A Male Client with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)is Refusing to Take

question 36

Multiple Choice

A male client with chronic kidney disease (CKD) is refusing to take his medication and has missed two hemodialysis appointments.What is the best initial action for the nurse?

• A) Discuss what the treatment regimen means to him.
• B) Refer the client to a mental health nurse practitioner.
• C) Reschedule the appointments to another date and time.
• D) Discuss the option of peritoneal dialysis.

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