A Resident in a Senior Community Has Lost Weight, Feels

A resident in a senior community has lost weight, feels depressed, and has lost interest in former social activities.The nurse asks, "When you last saw your doctor, did you share these problems?" The resident replies, "Yes, but the doctor said I shouldn't expect to feel good every day." Which barrier to mental health care is evident?

A) Legislative failures to provide services for older adults
B) The physician's inadequate mental health assessment
C) The resident's inadequate description of symptoms
D) Economic obstacles to adequate programming

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