The nurse, counseling the adult children of a family with older parents, should include which of the following as potential health problems of the elderly parents?

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Depression and suicide are potential health problems of the elderly due to factors such as chronic illness, loss of friends and loved ones, and decreased mobility and independence. Sexually transmitted infections and poisonings are not typically age-specific health issues, and behavior problems can be too vague and individualized to be a general concern for all elderly individuals.

The Nurse, Counseling the Adult Children of a Family with Older