An HIV-Positive Patient Is Not Adhering to the Prescribed Medication

question 9

Multiple Choice

An HIV-positive patient is not adhering to the prescribed medication therapy. Which action by the nurse would be most effective at improving patient compliance and the long-term treatment of the disease process?

• A) Confront the patient about the noncompliant behavior.
• B) Talk with the patient about not adhering to the medication schedule.
• C) Remind the patient that not following the recommended regimen may result in earlier death.
• D) Warn the patient that if the treatment plan is not followed, reimbursement for services is not assured.

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