A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old for depression. Because of the client's age, the nurse's assessment should be guided by the fact that: 1. Sadness of mood is usually present but it is masked by...

A nurse is assessing an 82-year-old for depression. Because of the client's age, the nurse's assessment should be guided by the fact that:

1. Sadness of mood is usually present but it is masked by other symptoms.

2. Impairment of cognition usually is not present.

3. Psychosomatic tendencies do not tend to dominate.

4. Antidepressant therapies are less effective in older adults.