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The nurse is using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GPS) to assess an older adult patient for depression. Which questions will the nurse ask the patient during the assessment process? Select all that apply.
 
  1) How often do you get bored?
  2) How old are you?
  3) Are you married?
  4) Do you feel full of energy?
  5) Do you often feel helpless?

Question 2

You are working in a prenatal clinic, performing risk assessment for postpartum depression. Which factors would increase a patient's risk for postpartum depression? Select all that apply.
 
  1) Low self-esteem
  2) Multiple pregnancies
  3) Unwanted pregnancy
  4) Father depressed
  5) History of mood disorders



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InfiniteSteez

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5




Redwolflake15

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


miss.ashley

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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