The nurse suspects that the patient has not been taking his prescribed antihypertensive medication because the patient's blood pressure remains elevated. What is the best therapeutic question the nurse can ask that will assess noncompliance?
A) "Taking medication is difficult for many people. What are some of your concerns about the medication?"
B) "Your blood pressure is really high; do you realize the serious consequences of not taking your medication?"
C) "I really doubt that you are taking your medication. What would you think about talking to the doctor?"
D) "You are one of my favorite patients and I want you to be safe. Are you really taking your medication?"
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