A Patient States,"I Feel So Sad All of the Time

question 34

Multiple Choice

A patient states,"I feel so sad all of the time.I can't feel happy even doing things I used to like to do." He also states that he is tired,sleeps poorly,and has no energy.To differentiate between dysthymic disorder and a major depressive disorder,the nurse should ask which question?

• A) "Have you had any weight changes?"
• B) "Are you having any thoughts of suicide?"
• C) "How long have you been feeling this way?"
• D) "Are you having feelings of worthlessness?"

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