The public health nurse notices that several clients in the hypertension clinic have poorly controlled hypertension, even though they have been prescribed appropriate antihypertensive drugs. Which question will best enable the nurse to assess these clients?
A. "Does your religion allow the use of high blood pressure medication?"
B. "Do you think your high blood pressure is a problem?"
C. "Can you afford the high blood pressure medication?"
D. "Does your culture use herbs to treat high blood pressure?"
Answer: C
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