Which of the following factors is not known to affect patient compliance with his or her treatment regimen?
a. The patient's ability to understand the problem
b. The value the patient places on resolving the problem
c. The provider's relationship with the pa-tient
d. The patient's age and social status
D
The patient's age and social status are not known to affect compliance with the treatment regi-men. The controlling factors of compliance include the nature of the relationship you have de-veloped, your recognition of the patient's autonomy, your success in communicating the basics of the patient's condition, and the clarity of your instructions. Always ask the patient to repeat the instructions to you to make sure that they are understood. Equally important are the patient's ability to understand the problem and the value that the patient places on resolving the problem.
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