A patient with HIV is not adhering to the prescribed medication therapy. Which nursing action will best improve patient compliance and the long-term treatment of the disease process?
A. Suggest that the patient take the medication at bedtime to prevent nausea.
B. Confront the patient about the noncompliant behavior.
C. Refer the patient to a social worker so that lower-cost medications can be obtained.
D. Talk with the patient about not adhering to the medication schedule.
Answer: D
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