Which of the following patients, when faced with acute stressful situations, would be considered at highest risk for becoming noncompliant with their medication regimen?
A)
End-stage renal failure patient experiencing electrolyte imbalances related to having trouble sticking to his prescribed diet
B)
Teenager whose period is late by 2 weeks and afraid to tell her parents
C)
Paraplegic patient who forgot his pressure control device and has a small decubitus on his coccyx
D)
New mother who is breast-feeding every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day and night.
Ans:
A
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For people with health problems (like ESRD patients), acute stress can interrupt compliance with medication regimens and exercise programs.
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