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

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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?


Definitions:

Midlife Crisis

A psychological crisis over identity and self-confidence that can occur in middle-aged individuals, typically between the ages of 40 and 60.

Levinson

Levinson is a surname that might refer to various individuals, including Daniel J. Levinson, an American psychologist known for his theory on human development, especially regarding adulthood stages.

Marker Events

Significant occurrences or milestones that mark an important change or stage in a person’s life, such as birth, marriage, or retirement.

Stagnation

A state of being static or having ceased to grow or develop, often used in psychological contexts to describe a lack of progression in personal development.

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