A family member asks why an older adult with late-life depression is receiving antidepressant treatment. Which explanation by the nurse is correct?
Correct answer: C. “Treatment can improve mood, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning.”
- A. “Depression is an unavoidable part of normal aging.”
- B. “Antidepressants usually improve mood immediately after one dose.”
- C. “Treatment can improve mood, sleep, appetite, and daily functioning.”
- D. “Medication removes the need to assess suicide risk.”
Explanation
Effective treatment of late-life depression can improve mood and associated changes in sleep, appetite, energy, and functioning. Improvement may take time, and suicide risk must continue to be assessed during treatment.
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Mental health care for children and older adults requires age-appropriate assessment, communication, family involvement, and recognition of developmental changes. Coverage includes ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, childhood anxiety and depression, dementia, delirium, late-life depression, suicide risk, and the distinction between normal aging and cognitive disorder.
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