The nurse is caring for an older adult client with a diagnosis of major depressive disorder (MDD) . What is the nurse's understanding of the presentation of depression in this client?
A) It often presents by itself without other accompanying medical and neurological disorders.
B) It may present in the context of cardiovascular disease, dementia, or stroke.
C) It is associated with overall brain volume loss.
D) It is characterized by frontostriatal changes that result in psychomotor agitation.
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