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madam-professor · **on:** Jul 19, 2018

The nurse should complete the Geriatric Depression Scale as part of the assessment if an elderly patient answers which question affirmatively?

a. Would you say your mood is often low?
b. Are you having any trouble with your memory?
c. Have you noticed an increase in your alcohol use?
d. Do you often experience moderate to severe pain?

Question 2

One of the developmental tasks of adolescence is to establish intimacy and relationships. By the age of 14, what percentage of teens have experienced sexual intercourse?

a. 10
b. 25
c. 50
d. 85

joshraies · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 19, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feeling low may be a symptom of depression. Low moods occurring with regularity should signal the need for further assessment for other symptoms of depression. The other options do not focus on mood.

Answer to Question 2

C
During adolescence interest in people of the opposite gender begins to increase. By age 14 years, teens explore the concepts of sex appeal and being in love. More than 50 of them have experienced sexual intercourse by this age.