During assessment of a 70-year-old patient newly admitted to the hospital, the nurse observes that the patient has difficulty hearing and shows no interest in the conversation.The family informs the nurse that the patient's spouse passed away 2-months ago and that the patient has lost significant weight and refuses to leave the house.The nurse should assess for:

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Grief and despair resulting from the loss of a loved one and loss of hearing leading to isolation are factors that can affect mental health and potentially result in depression.

During Assessment of a 70-Year-Old Patient Newly Admitted to the Hospital