An adolescent client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis suddenly becomes noncompliant with the medication regimen. Which nursing intervention would most likely improve compliance?
1. Give the client a computer-animated game that presents information on the management of cystic fibrosis.
2. Set up a meeting with other adolescents with the cystic fibrosis who have been managing their disease effectively.
3. Arrange for the primary healthcare provider to sit down and talk to the client about the risks related to noncompliance with medications.
4. Discuss with the client's parents that privileges, such as a cell phone, can be taken away if compliance fails to improve.
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Explanation:
1. Interest in games might begin to wane during adolescence.
2. Providing adolescents with positive role models who are in their peer group is the intervention most likely to improve compliance.
3. Adult opinions, even from a primary healthcare provider, could be viewed negatively and challenged.
4. Threatening punishment could further incite rebellion.
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