An adolescent client diagnosed with cystic fibrosis suddenly becomes noncompliant with the medication regimen. Which nursing intervention would most likely improve compliance?
A) Give the client a computer-animated game that presents information on the management of cystic fibrosis.
B) Set up a meeting with other adolescents with the cystic fibrosis who have been managing their disease effectively.
C) Arrange for the primary healthcare provider to sit down and talk to the client about the risks related to noncompliance with medications.
D) Discuss with the client's parents that privileges, such as a cell phone, can be taken away if compliance fails to improve.

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Peer support can be a powerful motivator for adolescents, and meeting with others who are successfully managing their cystic fibrosis can help the client regain motivation to comply with their medication regimen. A computer game or a lecture from the primary healthcare provider may not be as effective in encouraging compliance. Threatening to take away privileges may also not be the most effective approach and could create further resentment or resistance from the client.

An Adolescent Client Diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis Suddenly Becomes Noncompliant