A patient has a nursing diagnosis of Noncompliance with medication regimen related to a belief that God will heal her and that it would show a lack of faith to take the medications
The nurse and a clergyman have spent some time discussing spiritual and treatment issues with the patient. Which of the following statements made by the patient would indicate that progress is being made toward achieving compliance with healthcare therapy? Select all that apply.
a. "I will try to pray more often for stronger faith that God will heal me."
b. "Let me think about it until tomorrow; I may see my way to taking those pills then."
c. "You know, I've known some very holy people who were not cured by God."
d. "There is no confusion in my mind as to the right thing for me to do."
ANS: B, C
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