A client is at the clinic and tells the nurse, "I was taking my blood pressure medications and watching my diet, but that didn't help my blood pressure. So now I have stopped the medication and will just eat whatever I want." Which is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

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The most appropriate nursing diagnosis is "Ineffective health maintenance," as the client's actions and statements indicate a lack of adherence to prescribed health management strategies, such as medication and diet, which are essential for controlling blood pressure.

A Client Is at the Clinic and Tells the Nurse