A Nurse Is Assessing an Adolescent Client Diagnosed with Cyclothymic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing an adolescent client diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnostic criteria would the nurse expect this client to meet?

• A) Symptoms lasting for a minimum of two years
• B) Numerous periods with manic symptoms
• C) Possible comorbid diagnosis of a delusional disorder
• D) Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in important areas of functioning
• E) Depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for major depressive episode

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