A patient who will begin antiretroviral therapy reports having trouble sticking with drug regimens in the past. Which action will the nurse take?
a. Ask the patient's family members to administer the medications.
b. Avoid discussing adverse effects to prevent focus on negative aspects of ART.
c. Give a detailed list of medications and stress the need to adhere to the schedule.
d. Offer written and verbal information about each drug's purpose.
ANS: D
Patients often are more motivated to adhere to a drug regimen if they understand the purpose of the medications. Patients should be encouraged to take responsibility for their medications. Side effects need to be discussed so patients can plan ways to manage these before they occur.
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