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A nurse is assessing a patient who is suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which symptom would the nurse expect to find?
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Grandiose delusions
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Rapid speech
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Correct answer Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities
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Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities
Rationale
Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest in activities are hallmark symptoms of major depressive disorder. The incorrect options are more characteristic of manic episodes or other psychiatric conditions.
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