Physiological AdaptationQuestion 887 of 2368
A client is being evaluated for new-onset depression. What should the provider do before making a mental health diagnosis?
- Confirm that the symptoms began before age 24
- Rule out possible physiological causes of the symptoms
- Prescribe a psychotropic medication to test the response
- Wait until the client's close relatives are tested
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Correct answer: Rule out possible physiological causes of the symptoms
Conditions such as thyroid disorders, stroke, and some medications can be associated with mood disorders, so physical causes are ruled out first.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Mental Health Concepts: PHYSIOLOGICAL OR INFECTIOUS CONDITIONS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026