An 80-year-old patient who is experiencing symptoms of depression and anxiety is reluctant to comply with the prescribed treatment plan.The nurse initially addresses the issue with the patient by asking:
A)"How do you feel about how others view your mental health problem?"
B)"Are you concerned about paying for your psychiatric medications?"
C)"Did you know that depression is common among people your age?"
D)"Do you have any questions about your the mental health treatment plan?"

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Older adults are often reluctant to seek care from a mental health professional because they grew up during a period when a strong stigma was attached to mental illness,mental hospitals,and mental treatment.The other questions do not open a discussion.

An 80-Year-Old Patient Who Is Experiencing Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety