An adolescent’s parents reports their child tends to eat excessive amounts of food then disappears to the bathroom for an extended period immediately following the meal. The patient also frequently discusses ways to lose weight. The nurse suspects which condition?

The patient presents to the clinic with complaints of feeling down and depressed for a month. The nurse guides questioning to assess for which additional signs required for diagnosis of depression? Select all that apply.

The patient with major depressive disorder who has been off medication for a couple of years has been prescribed fluoxetine (Zoloft) again. The patient states, "I'm concerned about starting this medication again. I'm a taxi driver and it always used to make me so sleepy." Which instruction from the nurse is appropriate?