An elderly patient visits an outpatient clinic for the third time this month to be seen for hypertension. The nurse finds that the patient has not taken his blood pressure medication for 10 days. The most therapeutic response from the nurse would be:

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Being reminded of the drugs benefits and the need to keep a consistent blood level frequently supports better compliance. "Why" questions and calling for justification are not therapeutic.

An Elderly Patient Visits an Outpatient Clinic for the Third