Question

mr. lee, a resident and older person, is exhibiting the following symptoms: lack of concern for surroundings, loss of interest in activities or hobbies, social withdrawal and isolation, and trouble concentrating. his doctor needs to make an accurate diagnosis. the problem with making a diagnosis is that his symptoms indicate one of two possible conditions. what are they? ch:38 delirium and depression dementia and depression depression and pseudo - dementia delirium and pseudo - dementia question 50 1 pts presbyopia is an age - related change that takes place in the eye. true false

Explanation:

1. For the first question, symptoms like lack of concern, loss of interest, social withdrawal and trouble concentrating can be seen in both dementia and depression in older - adults. Dementia is a progressive decline in cognitive function, and depression can present with similar cognitive and mood - related symptoms in the elderly.
2. Presbyopia is indeed an age - related change in the eye where the eye loses its ability to focus on near objects due to the hardening of the lens.

Answer:

1. B. Dementia and depression
2. A. True