A Patient Comes into the Clinic and Is Started on a New

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.