A patient with diabetes is recovering at home after foot surgery.He takes antidepressant and antihypertensive medications,as well as an oral hypoglycemia agent.When the nurse visits at noon to change his dressing,his or her greatest concern would be

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For a patient taking several medications,especially including one for depression,the open bottle of vodka may signify alcohol dependency and may cause serious interactions with his medications.It is not uncommon for patients to each lunch after noon.Convenience food is higher in sodium than fresh food,but it is less of a concern than potentially high alcohol intake.His complaints about his lack of help may or not be a concern,depending on other help that is available to him.

A Patient with Diabetes Is Recovering at Home After Foot