A Male Patient with Hypertension Tells the Nurse That He

A male patient with hypertension tells the nurse that he follows the reduced sodium diet and takes the antihypertensive medication as prescribed.The patient has had no reduction in blood pressure.The nurse plans to confront the patient regarding this discrepancy.Which indicates to the nurse that confronting the patient is effective?

A) The patient tells the nurse that it was not his fault that the prescribed treatment failed.
B) The patient cooperates with prescribed treatment and an actual behavior change occurs.
C) The patient shares feelings about his diagnosis and refuses to make any changes.
D) The nurse provides information for the patient to make an informed decision.