Gerontological Nursing Certification (GERO-BC) Practice Exam

Which of the following is NOT listed as a symptom of depression in older adults in the material?

Loss of interest Sleep disturbance Weight gain No pleasure / Hopeless

Correct Answer:

Weight gain

Explanation:

Depression in older adults is typically shown by changes in mood and function, including loss of interest (anhedonia), sleep disturbance, and feelings of hopelessness or no pleasure. The material you studied lists these signs as common symptoms. Weight change can occur with depression, but weight gain is not usually highlighted as a symptom in that material; weight loss or appetite changes are more commonly noted. That’s why weight gain is the option that isn’t listed. The other items fit with the expected depressive symptoms: loss of interest, sleep disturbance, and no pleasure/hopeless correspond to the typical signs.

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