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Major Depressive Disorder - Coggle Diagram
Major Depressive Disorder
Medical interventions
2 point restraints
Administration of bedpan pt wanted restraints off to go to the bathroom
Pathophysiology
The monoamine-deficiency theory posits that the underlying pathophysiological basis of depression is a depletion of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine or dopamine in the central nervous system.
Serotonin is the most extensively studied neurotransmitter in depression.
Medication
Celexa
Paxil
Prozac
Nursing interventions
Suicide percautions
Dig about the plan the pt has about killing herself
Calm pt down with therapeutic conversation
Nursing considerations
Loss of important relationship
Left home and been with boyfriend since 15 years old
Pt tried to unbuckle seat belt in route to facility
Pertinent assessment findings
Pt states she is worthless and wants to kill herself
Pt is non compliant
Pt refuses assessment care
Patient education
Inform pt about importance of staying on track with medication
Tell the patient that she does have something to live for