Major Depressive Disorder Is Diagnosed When a Person Experiences

question 38

Multiple Choice

Major depressive disorder is diagnosed when a person experiences

• A) five or more depressive symptoms for at least two weeks straight.
• B) occasional loss of interest in things that were once important.
• C) mild chronic depressive symptoms for two or more years.
• D) apprehension in social situations.

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Definitions:

Patient Situation

A comprehensive assessment of a patient's health status that includes physical condition, psychological state, social circumstances, and environmental factors.

Critical-Thinking Skills

The ability to actively and skillfully conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate information to reach an answer or conclusion.

Client Care

The provision of services, support, and advocacy to meet the health, social, and personal needs of clients, particularly in healthcare settings.

Acute Client Care Issues

Immediate and urgent health problems that require prompt medical attention to prevent serious outcomes.