A 14-year-old with cystic fibrosis suddenly becomes noncompliant with the medication regimen. The intervention by the nurse that would most likely improve compliance would be to:
A)Give the child a computer-animated game that presents information on the management of cystic fibrosis.
B)Set up a meeting with some older teens who have cystic fibrosis and have been managing their disease effectively.
C)Arrange for the physician to sit down and talk to the child about the risks related to noncompliance with medications.
D)Discuss with the child's parents that privileges, such as a cell phone, can be taken away if compliance fails to improve.

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Peer support has been found to be an effective motivator for adherence to medication regimens in adolescents. Meeting with older teens who have successfully managed cystic fibrosis can provide the 14-year-old with practical advice and positive reinforcement for managing their condition properly. The other options could provide some short-term motivation but are less likely to result in sustained improvement in compliance.

A 14-Year-Old with Cystic Fibrosis Suddenly Becomes Noncompliant with the Medication