The elderly client refuses to take a newly prescribed medication. In response, the nurse responds:
a. "The doctor said you need to take the medication."
b. "I don't want to have to call you daughter to come in to stay with you."
c. "Could you tell me you reason for not wanting to take the medication?"
d. "I'll come back later and we'll try again."
ANS: C
Feedback
A Incorrect: This does not address the client's refusal.
B Incorrect: This is posed as a threat, making the daughter a villain, and doesn't address the client's refusal.
C Correct: The most common reason for client refusals is lack of understanding about the medication.
D Incorrect: This does not address the client's refusal.
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