A client is experiencing symptoms of depression. Which laboratory or diagnostic test would be the priority to determine if depression is being caused by another health problem?
A)Electrocardiogram
B)MRI of the brain
C)Thyroid function tests
D)Cerebral angiogram

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A)Thyroid function tests would be performed because thyroid disorders may mimic depression or hypomania. Cerebral MRI, cerebral angiogram, and electrocardiogram tests are not able to distinguish between mood disorders and physical disorders.
B)Thyroid function tests would be performed because thyroid disorders may mimic depression or hypomania. Cerebral MRI, cerebral angiogram, and electrocardiogram tests are not able to distinguish between mood disorders and physical disorders.
C)Thyroid function tests would be performed because thyroid disorders may mimic depression or hypomania. Cerebral MRI, cerebral angiogram, and electrocardiogram tests are not able to distinguish between mood disorders and physical disorders.
D)Thyroid function tests would be performed because thyroid disorders may mimic depression or hypomania. Cerebral MRI, cerebral angiogram, and electrocardiogram tests are not able to distinguish between mood disorders and physical disorders.

A Client Is Experiencing Symptoms of Depression