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Natalie Ramirez
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Darius has been experiencing major depressive disorder for the past two months. He has had a fairly severe episode. Which of the following symptoms could occur as part of his major depressive disorder?

A) delusions or hallucinations
B) disrupted attention and short-term memory
C) fatigue, weakness, and sleep disorders
D) all of the above

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a minimum two-week period of low mood that is present across most situations, often accompanied by low self-esteem, loss of interest in normally enjoyable activities, low energy, and pain without a clear cause.

Delusions

Strongly held false beliefs or opinions, despite being contradicted by reality or rational argument, typically due to mental illness.

Fatigue

A state of physical or mental weariness resulting from exertion, which can diminish capacity for work and efficiency of function.

  • Become familiar with the symptoms and risk elements of depression.
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