A nurse is educating a client who has been diagnosed with dysthymia about possible treatment for the disorder. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. “Antidepressants, particularly the...

A nurse is educating a client who has been diagnosed with dysthymia about possible treatment for the disorder. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “Antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) group, offer you the best treatment for your dysthymia.”

2. “Doctors recommend that clients experiencing dysthymia receive electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to treat their disorder.”

3. “Because you have a mild, though long-lasting dysthymic mood, psychotherapy can usually bring improvement with less likelihood of the need for medication.”

4. “Since your dysthymia indicates a long-lasting mild depression, long-term psychoanalysis would be the best treatment for you.”