A nursing home resident has a diagnosis of dysthymic disorder.When planning care for this client,which of the following symptoms should a nurse expect the client to exhibit? (Select all that apply.)

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Rationale: The nurse should anticipate that a client with a diagnosis of dysthymic disorder would experience a sad mood on most days for more than two years.The essential feature of dysthymia is a chronically depressed mood,which can have an early or late onset.

A Nursing Home Resident Has a Diagnosis of Dysthymic Disorder