Mental health and dementiaQuestion 1550 of 1700
How can depression differ from a short, sad reaction to a loss?
- It always stays mild and ends within a few hours
- It only occurs in old age and never earlier
- It affects only the appetite and nothing else
- It can get so severe that it harms daily function
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Correct answer: It can get so severe that it harms daily function
Depression can grow severe enough to disturb work, school, and family roles. At its worst it can lead to suicide.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 10.4: Caring for Clients With Mental Health or Substance Use Disorders
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026