During a nurse-client interaction, an adolescent client with a major depressive disorder stated, "I was on the swim team at school, but I don't enjoy swimming anymore so I quit." The client is describing:

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The client is showing a lack of pleasure or enjoyment in swimming, which is characteristic of anhedonia, a symptom commonly associated with major depressive disorder. Antagonism refers to hostility or opposition toward others, anergia refers to a lack of energy, and aphasia refers to difficulty with language and communication.

During a Nurse-Client Interaction, an Adolescent Client with a Major