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?
A) Sad mood on most days
B) Mood rating of 2 out of 10 for the past 6 months
C) Labile mood
D) Sad mood for the past 3 years after spouse's death
E) Pressured speech when communicating
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