NCLEX RN Exam Practice Practice Question
A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old for depression, because of the client's age, the nurses' assessment should be guided by the fact that:
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: In older adults, depression may present with atypical symptoms, such as somatic complaints or irritability, rather than overt sadness, which can mask the condition.
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