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Scenario: In a clinic where there is only one functioning haemodialysis machine, there are two patients waiting for dialysis. One patient is a female, married, with four children; the other is a male, unmarried, and a homeless alcoholic. The nurse decides that the female is the right choice. Which of the following most clearly supports the nurse's decision?


Definitions:

Anhedonia

The inability to feel pleasure in normally pleasurable activities, often associated with depression and other mental health disorders.

Dysthymia

A persistent depressive disorder characterized by a chronic form of depression with less severe symptoms than major depressive disorder.

Euphoria

A feeling or state of intense excitement and happiness.

Anergia

A lack of energy or physical strength, often seen as a symptom in depressive disorders or chronic health conditions.

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