Hamilton depression diagnostic procedure ATI template PDF

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ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATE:

Diagnostic Procedure

STUDENT NAME _____________________________________

Hamilton Depression Scale PROCEDURE NAME ____________________________________________________________________

16 REVIEW MODULE CHAPTER ___________

Description of Procedure to measure the severity of depressive symptoms

Indications individuals who have been struggling with life disappointments

CONSIDERATIONS

Nursing Interventions (pre, intra, post) assess and ask about: depressed mood, feelings of guilt, suicide, insomnia, difficulty with work and activities, psychomotor retardation, agitation, anxiety, somatic symptoms, genital symptoms, hypochondriasis, weight loss, and insight

Interpretation of Findings 0-6: no evidence of depressive illness 7-17: mild depression 18-24: moderate depression >24: severe depression

Potential Complications patient may be hard to read or give inaccurate answers

ACTIVE LEARNING TEMPLATES

Client Education This assessment will help with determining the level of depression

Nursing Interventions - create a trusting relationship with the patient prior to administering test

THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURE

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