An 85-year-old male lives at home alone. His wife of 60 years died 2 y

An 85-year-old male lives at home alone. His wife of 60 years died 2 years ago. Six months ago, he had an MI and coronary bypass surgery. He attends a class on health promotion at the senior center.

His affect is very flat and he gets teary whenever he talks. The nurse should initially assess
A) his cardiac status.
B) whether or not he is taking his cardiac medication as ordered.
C) if he is suffering from depression.
D) for alcohol and drug use.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

C