Question

A 46-year-old client comes to the community mental health center because the client thinks they might be suffering from depression. when assessing this client, which symptom would the nurse identify as being necessary for the diagnosis of major depressive disorder to be made?

Answer 1

For the diagnosis of major depressive disorder to be made THERE MUST BE A LOSS OF INTEREST OR INABILITY TO DERIVE PLEASURE FROM ACTIVITIES ONE PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED. The loss of interest must be prolonged and persistent,