The diagnosis of depression in older adults is complicated because:
A. their symptoms often occur in the context of medical illnesses.
B. most claims made by the elderly are just cries for attention.
C. most older adults tend to exaggerate their symptoms.
D. it is easy to distinguish between a depressive disorder and cognitive disorder.
Answer: A
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