When the home care nurse visits a female client age 78 years who is recently widowed, the nurse finds that the home is cluttered with trash. The client appears sad and disheveled. The nurse should assess the client for symptoms of:
A) fatigue.
B) presbyopia.
C) drug overdose.
D) depression.
Ans: D
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Symptoms of depression include poor cognitive performance, sleep problems, and lack of initiative.
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