A nurse is discussing the need to use a specific cleansing agent when redressing an infected hand. The client prefers using, "plain old soap and water." The nurse knows that the primary factor that will affect client compliance is:
1. The ease with which the client can use the special agent
2. The client's acceptance of the need for the specialized care
3. The availability and cost of the prescribed cleansing agent
4. The introduction of an incentive to prompt client to comply
ANS: 2
Client must perceive the innovation or change as more advantageous than other alternatives or they will not make the change. Client education is essential in bringing about the change in atti-tude necessary for change. While the client is more likely to adapt the change if it is perceived as being easy, it is not the primary factor in achieving client compliance provided among the options available because client compliance is primarily a result of the client's understanding of the need for change. While cost to the client is a factor, it is not the primary factor in achieving client compliance provided among the options available since client compliance is primarily a result of the client's understanding of the need for change. An incentive is sometimes necessary, but it is not the primary factor in achieving client compliance provided among the options available, be-cause client compliance is primarily a result of the client's understanding of the need for change.
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