The home health nurse evaluates an older adult for depression. The client’s daughter is present and comments, “I don’t see the need for this evaluation. Aren’t all older people depressed?” Which is the nurse’s best initial response?
1. “How many losses has your mother had?”
2. “Your mother looks so depressed.”
3. “How long has she been depressed?”
4. “Depression is not a normal part of aging.”
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