For at Least the Last Two Years,Sara Has Been Experiencing

question 12

Multiple Choice

For at least the last two years,Sara has been experiencing mild depression which alternates with periods of her being cheerful and expansive,but also irritable.These changes in her mood appear to be reactions to external events,and she has never experienced a psychotic episode.Sara would most likely be diagnosed with

• A)major depressive disorder.
• B)bipolar I disorder.
• C)cyclothymic disorder.
• D)dysthymia.

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Definitions:

Delirium

An acute, often fluctuating state of confusion, characterized by altered consciousness, attention, cognition, and perception.

Dementia

A broad category of brain diseases that cause a long-term and often gradual decrease in the ability to think and remember, significantly impairing daily functioning.

Health Care Worker

A professional engaged in actions whose primary intent is to enhance health outcomes, including a broad range of medical and allied health personnel.

Severe Dementia

An advanced stage of dementia characterized by profound impairments in cognitive functions, affecting memory, communication, and the ability to perform daily activities.