In educating patients and families about depression, the gerontological nurse recognizes that depression is:
a. a prevalent condition
b. often undertreated
c. common cause of excess disability
d. all of the above
Question 2
During an assessment, the nurse learns that an older patient experiences much stress and feels the heart racing at times. The nurse explains that this is the fight-or-flight response and is associated with which body chemical?
1. Serotonin
2. Dopamine
3. Epinephrine
4. Acetylcholine