An older adult with osteoarthritis has been told that he cannot have his painful knee replaced because of his cardiac status. The patient is having progressive difficulty with normal self-care activities. The nurse should monitor this patient for which condition?
1. Depression
2. Noncompliance
3. Dementia
4. Delirium
Answer: 1
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