A Client Is at a Follow-Up Appointment and Confesses That

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client is at a follow-up appointment and confesses that s/he does not take medications as prescribed. When planning a teaching strategy to address this problem, the nurse understands that clients often do not adhere to self-care guidelines because (Select all that apply)

• A) a good understanding of the consequences leads them to skip meds.
• B) clients may believe they no longer need the medications.
• C) side effects may be disruptive and unpleasant.
• D) the economic costs are too high for them to absorb.

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Definitions:

Respiratory System

The biological system of organs involved in the intake of oxygen and expulsion of carbon dioxide, primarily consisting of the lungs and airways.

Head Injury

Trauma to the skull, brain, or scalp, which can range from a mild bump or bruise to a significant brain injury.

Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity that provokes anxiety and avoidance behavior.

Amygdala and Hippocampus

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