Question

When talking with the nurse, a client with a mood disorder says, "i feel rotten. i feel useless. i can't think straight. i feel overwhelmed by everything. i don't know if i can go on." what should the nurse document when describing this encounter?

Answer 1

The nurse should document what the patient is feeling and the possible causes of these feelings, if the patient speaks.

Step-by-step explanation:

After all, much information in the patient's speech needs to be recorded, as it may be useful in constructing a clinical report or even for a clearer understanding of the patient's clinical history. In certain clinical cases of Freud it is possible to verify, for example, how certain chronological data were extremely relevant to the understanding of the patient's disease.

For this reason, the nurse should write down everything the patient is feeling. This information will be important for setting up the patient's clinical condition and for seeking appropriate treatment.

Answer 2

The nurse should document the client's thoughts and feelings for the thoughts that the client is saying is about suicidal thoughts. It is best to document these in order for it to be reported and to diagnose whether what is the best treatment that is needed to be given to the client.