A nurse is aware of the fact that nonadherence to prescribed therapy is both common and harmful. How can a nurse best promote adherence to therapeutic regimens among patients?
A) Establish a system of rewards and punitive measures that is linked to adherence
B) Provide examples of the harmful consequences of nonadherence to therapy
C) Help individuals be aware of the benefits of adhering to their prescribed therapy
D) Make adherence a requirement for treatment in early interactions with patients
C
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A male client comes to the emergency department with chest pain
Upon assessment the nurse notes that his blood pressure is 210/100 mmHg. The client's wife says to the nurse, "He has not been taking his blood pressure medication, and we can afford it." What should the nurse's plan of action include? 1. Plan to assess the client for any cultural concerns about the medication. 2. Plan to teach the client the importance of taking his medication. 3. Plan to assess the client for sexual side effects such as erection difficulty. 4. Plan to design a teaching plan about medication that includes the client's wife.
A patient who has AIDS should always use disposable dishes.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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A) Weight loss B) Hypotension C) Decrease in ICP D) Seizure