A patient is having financial issues. Which of the following variables would be affected in this patient's ability to adhere to a therapeutic regimen?
a. Demographic c. Treatment
b. Financial d. Illness
B
Variables that affect the degree of adherence to a therapeutic regimen include illness, demographic, financial, treatment, and support. Within financial variables, the cost of the therapeutic regimen could be above the patient's budget.
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