When planning care for a patient newly diagnosed with AIDS,the nurse takes into consideration that the patient should be closely monitored for covert symptoms associated with:

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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.

When Planning Care for a Patient Newly Diagnosed with AIDS,the