A psychiatric–mental health nurse has witnessed first-hand the high incidence and prevalence of depression in the American population, particularly among older adults
What phenomenon is known to complicate the diagnosis and treatment of depression in older adults?
A) The disorder is often attributed to the aging process rather than treated aggressively.
B) Depression results from organic brain changes that occur in both healthy and unhealthy adults.
C) Older adults are frequently suspicious of psychiatry and of psychotropic medications.
D) The disorder is often internalized by older adults, making accurate diagnosis challenging.
Ans: A
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Depression, a serious mental health problem for all age groups, is particularly challenging for older adults. Although 8% to 15% of them have depression, the condition often is undiagnosed and untreated for older clients because they, their families, or health care providers mistakenly confuse signs and symptoms with "normal aging." This phenomenon is more significant than suspicion, internalization of symptoms or organic brain changes.
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