1. A nurse is caring for a client who has been diagnosed with major depressive disorder. The client tells

the nurse that he feels hopeless and worthless, and that he has no interest in anything. The nurse should

recognize that these statements indicate which of the following?

a) Anhedonia

b) Apathy

c) Avolition

d) Agoraphobia

*Answer: a) Anhedonia. Rationale: Anhedonia is the inability to experience pleasure or joy in activities

that were previously enjoyable. It is a common symptom of major depressive disorder and can contribute

to the client's feelings of hopelessness and worthlessness.*

2. A nurse is conducting a mental status examination on a client who has schizophrenia. The nurse asks

the client to repeat the phrase "no ifs, ands, or buts". The client responds by saying "no ifs, ants, or nuts".

The nurse should document this response as an example of which of the following?

a) Clang association

b) Echolalia

c) Neologism