A patient comes into the clinic and is started on a new ...

[deesands]

A patient comes into the clinic and is started on a new antihypertensive medication. In the past, this patient has not been taking the medication on a daily basis as per the drug treatment plan. Which strategy should the nurse use to get the patient
 
  to take the prescribed medication?
  a.
  Tell the patient to follow the plan of care.
  b.
  Tell the patient he will have a stroke if he does not take his medication.
  c.
  Discuss with the patient the reasons that he is not taking his medication.
  d.
  Tell the patient he will have to see a doctor to get more medication.

Question 2

A patient states that he occasionally takes an over-the-counter laxative for constipation. What is this information an example of?
 
  a. Objective data
  b. Inspection
  c. Subjective data
  d. Alternative therapy

[ynlevi]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
When the nurse teaches the patient, the nurse should discuss the patient's reasons for not taking the medication and help the patient set goals so the patient can make informed decisions about taking the medication.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Subjective data describes the information given by the patient or family and includes the concerns or symptoms felt by the patient.

[deesands]

Excellent

[parker125]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it