A nurse asks the following questions while assessing an older adult. The nurse will add the Geriatric Depression Scale as part of the assessment if the patient answers "yes" to which question?

A) "Would you say your mood is often sad?"
B) "Are you having any trouble with your memory?"
C) "Have you noticed an increase in your alcohol use?"
D) "Do you often experience moderate-to-severe pain?"

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Pavitar Sandhu · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Sadness may be a symptom of depression. Sad moods occurring with regularity should signal the need to assess further for other symptoms of depression. The incorrect options do not focus on mood.

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