What Is True About Instruments to Assess for Depression in Older

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is true about instruments to assess for depression in older adults?

• A) Older adults tend to score inaccurately low (indicating less depression)than younger adults on the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.
• B) The Geriatric Depression Scale cannot be used in older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment.
• C) The Beck Depression Inventory is designed for gerontological patients.
• D) The Geriatric Depression Scale is administered by a health care provider in an interview with the older adult.

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