Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition - Chronic Illness Related

Review Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing in Canada, 5th Edition - Chronic Illness related questions and content

Which of the following levels are part of the patient response to health care recommendations based on a continuum of self-care?

  • A. Compliance
  • B. Adherence
  • C. Self-care
  • D. Denial
  • E. Acceptance
Correct Answer: A,B,C

Rationale: Compliance, adherence, and self-care make up the three levels of patient response to health care recommendations on a continuum of self-care. Compliance reflects coercion of the patient to engage in particular recommendations, whereas adherence implies conformity of the patient with the recommendations. Self-care connotes a therapeutic alliance between the patient and the provider. Adherence is now the term most widely accepted because it incorporates the notion of the patient agreeing with the treatment plan presented by the health care provider.