Which client would the nurse assess as being at greatest risk for becoming noncompliant with his or
her treatment recommendations?
a. G, who has diabetic neuropathy and depression
b. H, who has had a mild stroke and arteriosclerosis
c. I, who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and altered role performance
d. J, who has unstable angina and type 2 diabetes
A
Evidence tells us that comorbid depression creates increased risk for noncompliance with the
medical regimen. The other comorbidities have not been investigated for increased risk of
noncompliance.
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