Multiple Choice
A nurse assessing an elderly patient for depression and suicide potential should include questions about mood as well as (Select all that apply.)
A) personal hygiene.
B) increased appetite.
C) sleep pattern changes.
D) evidence of grandiosity.
E) increased concerns with bodily functions.
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