A nurse has used the Geriatric Depression Scale (short form) to assess an older adult client for depression. Which score would lead the nurse to suspect that the client is mildly depressed?

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When using the Geriatric Depression Scale (short form), a score of 7 plus or minus 3 would indicate mild depression. A score of 3 plus or minus 2 would be considered normal. A score of 12 plus or minus 2 would be considered very depressed.

A Nurse Has Used the Geriatric Depression Scale (Short Form)