A patient is prescribed propranolol hydrochloride to control hypertension and is anxious about the side effects of the medication
An appropriate expected outcome for this patient given a nursing diagnosis of risk for noncompliance with therapeutic regimen related to side effects of prescribed therapy would be that the patient:
A) Takes medication as prescribed and reports any side effects
B) Reports no visual disturbances
C) Reports absence of angina
D) Has palpable peripheral pulses
Ans: A
Feedback: The most appropriate expected outcome for a patient who is experiencing anxiety about the possible side effects of medication and is given the nursing diagnosis of noncompliance with therapeutic regimen would be to take the medication as prescribed and report any side effects.
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