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rachel9

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on: Jun 25, 2018
The nurse is assessing an older adult patient for depression. Which is an atypical clinical manifestation that occurs with depression for the older adult patient?
 
  1) Social withdrawal
  2) Memory changes
  3) Hostility
  4) Agitation

Question 2

Which is an atypical clinical manifestation associated with depression for an older adult patient?
 
  1) Being obsessed with problems
  2) Withdrawing from social interactions
  3) Having feelings of guilt
  4) Exhibiting aggression


jxjsniuniu

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 2

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1


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