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Mrs. Del, 70-year-old retired teacher is diagnosed of Dementia. She lives with her 24-year-old granddaughter. Nurse Maxie attends to her when she goes for her OPD check ups.Nurse Maxie should recognize that the MOST common psychogenic disorder among elderly persons is _______________.*2 pointsdecreased appetitedepressionsleep disturbancesinability to concentrate

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Mrs. Del, 70-year-old retired teacher is diagnosed of Dementia. She lives with her 24-year-old granddaughter. Nurse Maxie attends to her when she goes for her OPD check ups.Nurse Maxie should recognize that the MOST common psychogenic disorder among elderly persons is _______________.*2 pointsdecreased appetitedepressionsleep disturbancesinability to concentrate

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The MOST common psychogenic disorder among elderly persons is depression.

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