The nurse is caring for a client who has not been adhering to treatment with anti-hypertension medication. Which approach to addressing this issue should the nurse use?
A)Indifference
B)Nonjudgmental
C)Demanding
D)Confrontational

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A)The nurse who listens to the client openly and nonjudgmentally will both validate the client's self-esteem and communicate the idea of partnership in the treatment plan for the client. Indifference or demanding or confrontational attitudes will likely elicit a negative response from the client, and the client will be less likely to change his behavior.
B)The nurse who listens to the client openly and nonjudgmentally will both validate the client's self-esteem and communicate the idea of partnership in the treatment plan for the client. Indifference or demanding or confrontational attitudes will likely elicit a negative response from the client, and the client will be less likely to change his behavior.
C)The nurse who listens to the client openly and nonjudgmentally will both validate the client's self-esteem and communicate the idea of partnership in the treatment plan for the client. Indifference or demanding or confrontational attitudes will likely elicit a negative response from the client, and the client will be less likely to change his behavior.
D)The nurse who listens to the client openly and nonjudgmentally will both validate the client's self-esteem and communicate the idea of partnership in the treatment plan for the client. Indifference or demanding or confrontational attitudes will likely elicit a negative response from the client, and the client will be less likely to change his behavior.

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