An adolescent patient with a major depressive disorder tells the nurse, "I used to love swimming, but I don't enjoy it at all anymore." What condition is the patient displaying?
1. Aphasia
2. Atypical
3. Anhedonia
4. Antagonism
Answer: 3
Explanation: Anhedonia describes the inability of the patient to enjoy an activity that used to give pleasure; this is a symptom of depression. Atypical features of depression include overeating, oversleeping, reactive mood, and rejection sensitivity. Aphasia is a lack of language abilities and is not a symptom of depression. Antagonism is being oppositional and is not a symptom of depression.
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