Annie has been diagnosed as having dysthymic depression. The nurse knows that symptoms of this disorder include: (Select all that apply)
A.
A depressed mood that lasts for most of each day over a 2-year period
B.
Low self-esteem
C.
Hallucinations
D.
Difficulty in making decisions
E.
Periods of euphoria
F.
Sleep pattern disturbances
ANS: A, B, D, F
Dysthymic disorder includes symptoms of low level depression over a long period of time. It does not include hallucinations or periods of euphoria.
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