An HIV positive patient is not adhering to the prescribed medication therapy. Which of the following actions by the nurse will best improve patient compliance and long-term treatment of the disease process?
A) Confront the patient about the noncompliant behavior.
B) Talk with the patient about not adhering to the medication schedule.
C) Suggest that the patient take the medication at bedtime to prevent nausea.
D) Refer the patient to a social worker so that lower-cost medications can be obtained.
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