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What Is True About Instruments to Assess for Depression in Older

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What is true about instruments to assess for depression in older adults?


A) Older adults tend to score inaccurately low (indicating less depression) than younger adults on the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale.
B) The Geriatric Depression Scale cannot be used in older adults with dementia or cognitive impairment.
C) The Beck Depression Inventory is designed for gerontological patients.
D) The Geriatric Depression Scale is administered by a health care provider in an interview with the older adult.

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