Multiple Choice
Which characteristic would help a nurse distinguish between dysthymia and major depressive disorder (MDD) ?
A) Dysthymia is associated with the menstrual cycle.
B) Dysthymia is a chronically depressed mood.
C) MDD lasts for at least 2 years.
D) MDD does not have delusions or hallucinations.
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