A 10-year-old child requires daily medications for a chronic illness. Her mother tells the nurse that the child continually forgets to take the medicine unless reminded. What nursing action is most appropriate to promote adherence to the medication regimen?
a. Establish a contract with her, including rewards.
b. Suggest time-outs when she forgets her medicine.
c. Discuss with her mother the damaging effects of her rescuing the child.
d. Ask the child to bring her medicine containers to each appointment so they can be counted.
Answer: A
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