A nurse assessing an elderly patient for depression and suicide potential should include questions about mood as well as: (Select all that apply. )

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These symptoms are often noted in elderly patients with depression.Somatic symptoms are often present but missed by nurses as related to depression.Anorexia,rather than hyperphagia,is seen in major depression.Low self-esteem is more often associated with major depression.

A Nurse Assessing an Elderly Patient for Depression and Suicide