Question
The nurse is caring for a 64-year-old single client who lives in an inner city rooming house. What variable is most likely to affect the client’s adherence to prescribed treatment?
Drug advertising Route of administration Proximity to a pharmacy Cost of the drug
Drug advertising Route of administration Proximity to a pharmacy Cost of the drug
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In this scenario, the variable most likely to affect the client's adherence to prescribed treatment is **cost of the drug**.
Given the client's living situation in an inner city rooming house, financial constraints are likely to be significant. If the cost of the medication is high, it may hinder the client's ability to purchase and adhere to the prescribed treatment. While proximity to a pharmacy can also be a factor, if the medication is not affordable, it is less likely that the client would make the effort to obtain it. Meanwhile, drug advertising and route of administration are less directly related to adherence in this specific context.
Given the client's living situation in an inner city rooming house, financial constraints are likely to be significant. If the cost of the medication is high, it may hinder the client's ability to purchase and adhere to the prescribed treatment. While proximity to a pharmacy can also be a factor, if the medication is not affordable, it is less likely that the client would make the effort to obtain it. Meanwhile, drug advertising and route of administration are less directly related to adherence in this specific context.