Which of the following would be symptoms of depression in an elderly person? (Select all that apply.)
A) Inability to discriminate current reality from the past
B) Inattention to hygiene
C) Changes in sleep patterns
D) Physical complaints such as anorexia, constipation, headache, and indigestion
B, C, D
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Symptoms of depression in elderly persons may include inattention to hygiene, changes in sleep patterns, and physical complaints such as anorexia, constipation, headache, and indigestion. The inability to discriminate current reality from the past may be a symptom of dementia.
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