Chapter 16 Reflections
Reflection Questions
1. Consider how understanding the spectrum of mood disorders and their treatment options could be valuable in your nursing practice.
2. How would you summarize issues relating to depression to a person who is not a nurse?
3. What role does genetics play in the etiology of depression?
4. How might the symptoms of depression manifest differently in older adults compared with younger individuals?
5. Reflect on the complexities of nursing care for clients who self-harm or contemplate suicide and consider how you can provide compassionate and effective care.
6. How would you approach a conversation with a client who expresses suicidal ideation?
7. What role can nurses play in addressing NSSI?
8. How would you manage and prioritize interventions when caring for a client experiencing a manic episode in a psychiatric setting?
9. How does bipolar disorder differ from depressive disorders in terms of symptoms, mood fluctuations, and treatment options?
