A client is at a follow-up appointment and confesses that s/he does not take medications as prescribed. When planning a teaching strategy to address this problem, the nurse understands that clients often do not adhere to self-care guidelines because
a. a good understanding of the consequences leads them to skip meds.
b. clients may believe they no longer need the medications.
c. side effects may be disruptive and unpleasant.
d. the economic costs are too high for them to absorb.
B, C, D
There are many reasons for noncompliance, including options b, c, and d. Failure to follow pre-scribed guidelines is a major problem and the nurse's challenge is to collaborate on a plan to take medications as directed while fitting this activity into the client's lifestyle.
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