Question

A nurse is interviewing a 25-year-old client who has a new diagnosis of dysthymia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?

A. There are wide fluctuations in mood.
B. The report of a minimum of five clinical findings of depression.
C. The presence of manifestations for at least 2 years.
D. There is an inflated sense of self-esteem.

ATI RN Mental Health Nursing Modules Ch. 12 Notes

Answer 1

The nurse should expect the presence of manifestations for at least 2 years in a client with dysthymia.

Step-by-step explanation:

Dysthymia is a form of chronic depression that is diagnosed when symptoms have been present for at least two years. Therefore, the nurse should expect the presence of manifestations for at least 2 years (option C).