1. Brian, a college sophomore with a grade-point average of 3.4, is…

Question Answered step-by-step 1. Brian, a college sophomore with a grade-point average of 3.4, is… 1. Brian, a college sophomore with a grade-point average of 3.4, is brought to the emergency department after a suicide attempt. He has been extremely depressed since the death of his girlfriend 5 months previously when the car he was driving crashed. His parents are devastated, and they believe that taking one’s own life prevents a person from going to heaven.    Brian has epilepsy and has had more seizures since the auto accident. He says he should be punished for his carelessness and does not care what happens to him. He has stopped going to classes and no longer shows up for his part-time job of tutoring young children in reading. a. What might be a possible DSM-5 (medical) diagnosis? b. What are some factors that you should assess regarding aspects of Brian’s overall health and other influences that can affect mental health? c. If an antidepressant medication could help Brian’s depression, explain why this alone would not meet his multiple needs. What issues do you think have to be addressed if Brian is to receive a holistic approach to care? d. Formulate two potential nursing diagnoses for Brian. e. Would Brian’s parents’ religious beliefs factor into your plan of care? If so, how? Health Science Science Nursing RNSG 2213 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)