It Can Be Difficult to Diagnose Depression in Older Adults

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Multiple Choice

It can be difficult to diagnose depression in older adults because the presentation of mood disorders is often complicated by another variable.What is that variable?

• A)substance abuse
• B)symptoms of menopause
• C)the presence of medical illnesses or symptoms of dementia
• D)family members who are unwilling to admit there are psychological problems in their elderly relatives

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