Question

A nurse working in an acute mental health facility is caring for a 35-year-old female client who has clinical findings of depression. The client lives at home with her husband and two young children. She currently smokes and has a history of chronic asthma. The nurse should identify which of the following as risk factors for depression for this client? (SATA)

A. Age of 35 years old
B. Female gender
C. History of chronic asthma
D. Currently smokes
E. Being married

ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 11 Notes

Answer 1

Female gender, history of chronic asthma, and currently smoking are risk factors for depression in this client.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should identify the following as risk factors for depression for this client:

• Female gender: Depression is more prevalent in women than in men, so being a female is considered a risk factor for depression.
• History of chronic asthma: Research has found a link between asthma and depression, suggesting that having a history of chronic asthma increases the risk of depression.
• Currently smokes: Smoking has been associated with a higher likelihood of developing depression. The nicotine in cigarettes can have a negative impact on mental health.