A nursing student expresses a belief that it is normal for older adults to experience forgetfulness and depression. The staff nurse should respond with which of the following statements?
A) "Memory impairments are normal in older adults, but a depressed mood is not."
B) "Impairments in memory and a depressed mood are pathologic changes that require professional intervention."
C) "Memory impairments are not normal, but a depressed mood is fairly common in older adults.
D) "You are right. Once you pass 50, your memory is in decline."
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