An 86-year-old widow is a retired homemaker who lives alone and is on a fixed income.She tells the nurse the names of her medications and when she takes them.She has labelled and filled an egg carton with her medications to keep on schedule.Over time,however,it is apparent that her BP is not well controlled,and she does not always take her medication regularly.What is a possible cause of the lack of responsiveness to therapy that the nurse should explore with the patient?

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The patient is on a fixed income, which may indicate financial constraints that could affect her ability to purchase medications consistently.

An 86-Year-Old Widow Is a Retired Homemaker Who Lives Alone