In questioning an older adult, which question is likely to elicit the most accurate informa-tion about the individual's adherence to the medication plan?
a. "You take digoxin (Lanoxin) at the correct time, don't you?"
b. "Why didn't you take all of your digoxin (Lanoxin) last month?"
c. "How many doses of digoxin (Lanoxin) do you think you missed?"
d. "You have never missed a dose of digoxin (Lanoxin), have you?"
C
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A Incorrect. This question sounds like a challenge to the client's personal qualities. In addition, the nurse is leading the client to the answer. The client is likely to respond simply, "Oh, yes."
B Incorrect. Although this question is meant to elicit the reason for nonadherence, it has an accusatory tone that is likely to make the client defensive.
C Correct. This question is worded to put the client at ease and elicit information in a matter-of-fact way.
D Incorrect. This question can be interpreted as judgmental.
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