Nu 627 exam 2exam - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A nurse monitors for depression in the older adult population. Which of the following are a risk factor and a functional consequence of depression in the older adult? (Select all that apply.) A) Chronic pain B) Functional impairment C) Hypernatremia D) Nutritional deficiencies E) Renal impairment Ans: A, B, D Which of the following statements by residents of a nursing home should prompt a nurse to assess for depression? A) "Lately I wake up for the day at 4:00 or 5:00 in the m...