During assessing of a client with depression, the client states, "I just feel so sad and hopeless. I just don't care anymore. I don't even enjoy doing the crossword puzzles like I used to." The nurse documents this finding as indicative of which
A) Dysthymic disorder
B) Anhedonia
C) Delusion
D) Psychosis
Ans: B
The client's statements reflect anhedonia, a loss of interest or pleasures such that the client does not experience any enjoyment in activities that were previously considered pleasurable. Dysthymic disorder is a milder but more chronic depression. Delusion is manifested as false, fixed beliefs. Psychosis is a state in which a person experiences symptoms such as hallucinations, delusions, or disorganized thoughts, speech, or behavior.
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