Which Intervention by the Nurse Would Be Best to Motivate

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which intervention by the nurse would be best to motivate a patient newly diagnosed with hypertension to learn about the prescribed treatment plan?

• A) Explain that when left untreated, hypertension may lead to stroke.
• B) Ask the patient to let you know when he is ready to learn.
• C) Encourage the patient to learn about various treatment options.
• D) Reassure the patient that adhering to the treatment produces a good outcome.

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