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.

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For people with health problems (like ESRD patients), acute stress can interrupt compliance with medication regimens and exercise programs.

Which of the Following Patients, When Faced with Acute Stressful