QOD 037: Older adult depression (Psychosocial integrity)

The nurse has received shift report and enters the room to assess an older adult client. Upon entering the room, the nurse notes that the client will not make eye contact and is unwilling to engage in a discussion. The client states, “I never sleep well, but I’m tired now, so will you let me sleep tonight?” The nurse recognizes this as which common problem experienced by a client of this age?

• Depression
• Sleep deprivation
• Stroke
• Dementia