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The nurse is putting together a community health presentation about the signs and symptoms of depression to promote awareness of the disease and educate the public. Which of the following signs and symptoms should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Correct Answer: A,D,E

Rationale: Social withdrawal, sleep disturbances, and persistent sadness are hallmark symptoms of depression. Flight of ideas and looseness of associations are more associated with mania or schizophrenia.

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