Question Answered step-by-step Pete is a 34-year-old male who was brought into the hospital by… Pete is a 34-year-old male who was brought into the hospital by friends after telling them that he was considering taking an overdose of pain medication. He lost his job 2 months ago, followed by the loss of his home to foreclosure. Additionally, he lost most of his 401(k) and children’s college fund due to the downturn in the market. On questioning, he is tearful and describes overwhelming feelings of sadness and guilt. He also states that he has not been sleeping or eating and that he has experienced a 15 lb. weight loss over the last 6 weeks. He states that he drinks three to four beers per night in order to relax and fall asleep. What information is suggestive of major depressive disorder?What medical or psychiatric issues could contribute to his symptoms?Does he have risk factors for depression?What additional information do you need to know before creating a treatment plan for this patient? Health Science Science Nursing PHARM 502 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)