The nurse caring for an older adult patient recovering from cardiac surgery recognizes that it is most appropriate to assess this patient for mental health problems because:

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Depression can and should be treated when it occurs with other illnesses because untreated depression can delay recovery from or worsen the outcome of the other illnesses.Cardiac illness is associated with depression,but not necessarily with anxiety issues.It is true that depression in the older population is underdiagnosed.Hospitalization can lead to depression.But the main reason to assess for depression is because of its effects on other health conditions.

The Nurse Caring for an Older Adult Patient Recovering from Cardiac