Asked by Lindsey Fortner on Jul 22, 2024

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A patient says to the nurse, "My life doesn't have any happiness in it anymore. I once enjoyed holidays, but now they're just another day." The nurse documents this report as an example of

A) dysthymia.
B) anhedonia.
C) euphoria.
D) anergia.

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.

  • Understand the symptoms and diagnosis criteria for major depressive disorder and related conditions.
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Jennifer CanlasJul 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Anhedonia is a common finding in many types of depression. It refers to feelings of a loss of pleasure in formerly pleasurable activities. Dysthymia is a diagnosis. Euphoria refers to an elated mood. Anergia means "without energy."