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
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.
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