A patient verbalizes an overwhelming lack of energy, stating, "I still feel exhausted even after sleeping. I feel guilty when I can't keep up with my usual daily activities, or I sleep during the day. I've been a little depressed lately, too." The nurse notes the patient's difficulty concentrating but does not note any apparent physical problems. Which diagnoses best describes the patient's health status?

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Fatigue is a common symptom of depression. The patient's verbalization of feeling exhausted even after sleeping, feeling guilty about not being able to keep up with usual activities, and sleeping during the day are all consistent with fatigue related to depression.

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