A 77-year-old woman presents to the local community center for a blood pressure screening. The women’s blood pressure is recorded as 180/90 mm Hg. The woman has a history of hypertension, but she currently is not taking her medications. Which of the following questions is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient first? a) “Why is it that you are not taking your medications?” b) “Are you able to get to your pharmacy to pick up your medications?” c) “Are you having trouble paying for your medication?” d) “What medications are you prescribed?”
A 77-year-old woman presents to the local community center for a blood pressure screening. The women’s blood pressure is recorded as 180/90 mm Hg. The woman has a history of hypertension, but she currently is not taking her medications. Which of the following questions is most appropriate for the nurse to ask the patient first?
a) “Why is it that you are not taking your medications?”
b) “Are you able to get to your pharmacy to pick up your medications?”
c) “Are you having trouble paying for your medication?”
d) “What medications are you prescribed?”
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