Which nursing intervention would be most helpful in improving a patient's ability to follow the drug treatment plan?
a. Obtaining a unit-dose dispensing system for home use
b. Providing instruction three times before discharge
c. Discussing the medications with a family member
d. Establishing a good nurse-patient relationship
ANS: D
Factors that have been identified as helpful in having a good relationship with the patient include being friendly with a positive, confident approach.
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