A client presents in 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." What is the most appropriate nursing diagnosis for this client?

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Ineffective health maintenance may occur as a result of low self-esteem: not perceiving one's self as capable,or feeling there is no point in making the effort.In this item,there is no evidence of low self-esteem or depression; however,the patient is verbalizing an action and direction that will negatively impact his health.This patient should not arbitrarily and abruptly stop his medications and instead be instructed to see his PCP for follow-up regarding medications.There are no defining characteristics for Anxiety or Risk for Hopelessness.

A Client Presents in the Clinic and Tells the Nurse,"I