During a nurse–client interaction, an adolescent client with a major depressive disorder stated, "I was on the swim team at school, but I don't enjoy swimming anymore so I quit." The client is describing:
1. Anhedonia.
2. Aphasia.
3. Anergia.
4. Antagonism.
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Rationale: Anhedonia describes the inability of the client to enjoy an activity that used to give pleasure and is a symptom of depression. Anergia is a lack of energy. Aphasia is a lack of language abilities. Antagonism is being oppositional.
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