Which of the following is an example of rational nonadherence
A) Mindy, who stops her diet because she isn't losing weight.
B) Vanessa, who stops buying her medicine because she doesn't have the money.
C) Mike, who skips chemotherapy because it makes him so sick he doesn't feel he can spend quality days with his children.
D) all of the above

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Rational nonadherence refers to situations where patients choose not to follow a prescribed health or medical regimen due to logical, often personal reasons. All the examples provided (A, B, C) illustrate scenarios where individuals make conscious decisions based on their circumstances, such as effectiveness of treatment, financial constraints, and quality of life considerations.

Which of the Following Is an Example of Rational Nonadherence