6) The nurse cares for clients with a variety of depression disorders. Which client statements suggest the diagnosis of dysthymia? Select all that apply.
A) "Every day for over 2 years I've been sad, tired, and can't seem to get my act together."
B) "Ever since my husband died 2 weeks ago, I can't concentrate and have no reason to live."
C) "I've been feeling down in the dumps for about 2 weeks now."
D) "For the last 4 years, I can't make a decision and am so worthless at work every day."
E) "For the last year, I have periods of time that I am sad and cry a lot."
A) "Every day for over 2 years I've been sad, tired, and can't seem to get my act together."
D) "For the last 4 years, I can't make a decision and am so worthless at work every day."
Explanation: A) Dysthymia is also referred to as persistent depressive disorder and is characterized by a depressed mood (feeling sad or down) that occur more days than not for at least 2 years.
B) Major depressive disorder is characterized by one or more depressive episodes lasting 2 weeks or longer.
C) Major depressive disorder is characterized by one or more depressive episodes lasting 2 weeks or longer.
D) Dysthymia is also referred to as persistent depressive disorder and is characterized by a depressed mood (feeling sad or down) that occur more days than not for at least 2 years.
E) Major depressive disorder is characterized by one or more depressive episodes lasting 2 weeks or longer.
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