A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes has also been diagnosed ...

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A patient newly diagnosed with diabetes has also been diagnosed with depression. The nurse knows to be alert for:
 
  a. Increased low blood glucose results
  b. Increased high blood glucose results
  c. Failure to follow treatment plans consistently
  d. Anger and potential of violence against significant others

Question 2

When planning care for a patient newly diagnosed with AIDS, the nurse takes into con-sideration that the patient should be closely monitored for covert symptoms associated with:
 
  a. Fluid and electrolyte imbalance
  b. Imbalanced nutrition
  c. Adjustment disorder
  d. Schizophrenia

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Depression is frequently associated with fatigue and hopelessness, leading to erratic treat-ment compliance. Research has not shown depression to have a direct impact on blood sugar. There are not enough data to support the outcomes related to anger and violence.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Adjustment disorder commonly occurs related to overwhelming feelings associated with having a fatal disease or being overwhelmed by feelings engendered by living with HIV. Untreated negative feelings severely affect both the physical and psychologic well-being of the patient. AIDS patients are not at high risk for schizophrenia. The remaining options would be evidenced by overt symptoms.