The nurse is assessing a patient new to the clinic. Records brought to the clinic with the patient show the patient has hypertension and that her current BP readings approximate the readings from when she was first diagnosed. What contributing factor should the nurse first explore in an effort to identify the cause of the clients inadequate BP control?

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Deviation from the therapeutic program is a significant problem for people with hypertension and other chronic conditions requiring lifetime management. An estimated $50 \%$ of patients discontinue their medications within 1 year of beginning to take them. Consequently, this is a more likely problem than
substance use, organ damage, or adverse drug interactions.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient New to the Clinic