Section 1 Q.1Described the clinical features, causes, management, nursing care plan for depression (13) Clinical Features of Depression These symptoms develop gradually and significantly interfere with the person’s social, occupational, and daily functioning. 1. Persistent Depressed MoodIt is observed that the patient experiences a continuous feeling of sadness, emptiness, or hopelessness, which persists for most of the day and nearly every day for at least two weeks. 2. Loss of