The son of a patient with altered mental status informs you that his father is a type I diabetic. Based on this information, you would understand that the patient:
A) needs to take insulin.
B) has a history of high blood pressure.
C) requires daily oral glucose to maintain his blood sugar.
D) has a chronically low blood sugar level.
Question 2
You are assessing a female patient with depression. She tells you that her psychologist said that she is dealing with empty-nest syndrome. What age group is this associated with?
A) Early adulthood B) Late adulthood
C) Middle adulthood D) Middle-aged adulthood
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