An older adult client's spouse has died, and the family expresses concern that the client has lost weight recently and now refuses to attend the annual family reunion. The nurse should assess this client further for what clinical condition?
a. Psychosis
b. Depression
c. Dementia
d. Delirium
B
Situational depression can result after a loss and is defined as a mood disorder with cognitive, affective, and physical symptoms. Dementia is characterized by a gradual decline in intellectual functioning that is chronic and progressive compared with delirium, which is an acute state of confusion that is short term and reversible. Psychosis is a mental health problem that usually is not driven by loss.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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A. 30-year-old nurse who is experienced with intracavitary radiation and efficient in her work B. 35-year-old male nurse who has never worked with a client receiving intracavitary radiation C. 60-year-old nurse who is also assigned to provide care to another client receiving intracavitary radiation D. 28-year-old pregnant nurse who has special expertise in radiation oncology