The nurse is preparing to assess an older adult for depression. Which questions should the nurse include in the assessment?
A. "How often do you go out to socialize with friends?"
B. "Can you tell me about your self-care activities."
C. "How much alcohol do you consume every day?"
D. "How is living with your oldest daughter and her family working out for you?"
E. "Are you feeling depressed?"
Ans:
A. "How often do you go out to socialize with friends?"
B. "Can you tell me about your self-care activities."
C. "How much alcohol do you consume every day?"
D. "How is living with your oldest daughter and her family working out for you?"
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