An elderly individual has just been diagnosed with depression. In the future, that individual would be expected to:

A) recover more slowly than average for injuries but recover at a normal rate for illnesses.
B) recover at a normal rate for injuries but recover more slowly than average for illnesses.
C) recover more slowly than average for both injuries and illnesses.
D) recover at a normal rate for both injuries and illnesses.

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Zybrea Knight · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Depression can negatively impact both physical and mental health, leading to slower recovery from both injuries and illnesses due to factors like decreased motivation for rehabilitation, impaired immune response, and potential neglect of health.

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