Which of the Following Is NOT a Factor That Influences

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a factor that influences the accurate diagnosis of depression among older adults?

• A) Since depression is not common among older adults, reliable clinical diagnostic criteria have not been developed.
• B) Elders may be misdiagnosed as being depressed because they are likely to report symptoms that are common both to older adults and to depressed adults, such as loss of sleep and lack of energy.
• C) Depression may be mistaken for dementia because depression may also cause confusion and memory loss.
• D) Symptoms of depression may be dismissed erroneously as "old-age grumpiness."

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Definitions:

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