A client asks the nurse, "My doctor told me he thinks I have dysthymia. Can you explain that to me?" The nurse will base the reply on knowledge that dysthymia:
1. Typically has an acute onset
2. Involves delusional thinking
3. Is chronic low-level depression
4. Does not include suicidal ideation
ANS: 3
Dysthymia is identified as a chronic low-level depression frequently lasting over a period of sev-eral years without remitting. 1. Dysthymia has a slow, insidious onset. 2. Delusional thinking is not a common manifestation of dysthymia. 4. Suicidal thoughts are seen among dysthymic cli-ents.
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