Nurs 222 Mental Health Mood Disorders Questions

Mood Disorders1. A client is diagnosed with dysthymic disorder. Which should a nurse classify as an affective symptom of this disorder?A. Social isolation with a focus on selfB. Low energy levelC. Difficulty concentratingD. Gloomy and pessimistic outlook on life2. A client is diagnosed with major depressive disorder. Which nursing diagnosis should a nurseassign to this client to address a behavioral symptom of this disorder?A. Altered communication R/T feelings of worthlessness AEB anhedoniaB. Social isolation R/T poor self-esteem AEB secluding self in roomC. Altered thought processes R/T hopelessness AEB persecutory delusionsD. Altered nutrition: less than body requirements R/T high anxiety AEB anorexia3. A nurse assesses a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which client symptom would eliminate this diagnosis?A. The client is disheveled and malodorous.B. The client refuses to interact with others.C. The client is unable to feel any pleasure.D. The client has maxed-out charge cards and exhibits promiscuous behaviors.4. A nurse reviews the laboratory data of a client suspected of having major depressive disorder. Which laboratory value would potentially rule out this diagnosis?A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) level of 6.2 U/mLB. Potassium (K+) level of 4.2 mEq/LC. Sodium (Na+) level of 140 mEq/LD. Calcium (Ca2+) level of 9.5 mg/dL5. A