The nurse is trying to determine factors influencing a client who is not following the plan of care. Which client statement identifies a potential factor interfering with following the plan of care? Select all that apply
A) I don't drive so I was unable to fill my prescription.
B) I consult the list of low sodium foods when preparing meals.
C) My social security check does not come until next week.
D) I dropped the strips for my finger-stick blood glucose testing in the bath water.
E) "My daughter helps me with my range of motion exercises every morning and afternoon."
Ans: A, C, D
Common factors that contribute to a client not following the plan of care include inability to afford treatment (social security check) and limited access to treatment (doesn't drive; damaged testing strips).
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