The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner is counseling an adolescent who was recently hospitalized for an asthma exacerbation and learns that the child usually forgets to use twice- daily inhaled corticosteroid medications that are supposed to be given at 0800 and 2000 each day. Which strategy may be useful in this case to improve adherence?

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Asking the adolescent to identify two times each day that may work better can help increase adherence because the child is involved in the decision-making process and may be more committed to following the chosen medication schedule. It is important to involve the patient in their care plan and work collaboratively to find a solution that fits their lifestyle and preferences. The other options may not address the root cause of the non-adherence and may not be acceptable or feasible for the patient and family.

The Primary Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Is Counseling an Adolescent