Mood Disorder

1. Listen (Links to an external site.) to Eugene in this monologue or download the printed copy of the monologue. As you listen to Eugene, address the following questions on a word document.

• Evaluate what evidence heard that may be indicative of depression
  
• Assess Eugene's baseline functional status
• Determine what coping strategies Eugene uses and his support system
• Examine Eugene's strengths and weaknesses
• Identify what else a nurse would want to know about Eugene or his wife
  
• Describe the overall impression of Eugene’s relationships