The nurse assesses that a patient with hypertension has blood pressure readings that have not responded to the prescribed antihypertensive medications. Which of the following should the nurse explore to try to identify the cause of poor control?
A) Progressive target organ damage
B) Possibility of medication interactions
C) Noncompliance with drug therapy
D) Possible use of recreational drugs
Ans: C
Feedback: A major problem with hypertension is poor compliance with prescribed drug therapy. It is very important to ensure that the patient has been taking medication as prescribed. Although renal damage may be responsible for poor control as well as drug interactions, noncompliance is usually the most common problem.
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