Question

You ask Evelyn, a new UNP, to check what is left in Mrs. N.s inhaler when Evelyn makes visits to Mrs. N. and also to check whether Mrs. N. is receiving any positive effect from the medication. Evelyn reports for 3 weeks that Mrs. N. is using the inhaler and that there is enough medication left in the device. The day of her last visit to Mrs. N., Mrs. N. is admitted to the hospital in severe respiratory distress. When she is admitted, she tells the physician that she has not been using the inhaler for 4 weeks. This incident is an example of:

Answer 1

The incident described is an example of medication non-compliance, where the patient did not use their prescribed medication leading to severe respiratory distress.

Step-by-step explanation:

The incident described in the question is an example of medication non-compliance or patient non-adherence. Mrs. N. was not using her inhaler, despite Evelyn's reports that there was enough medication left in it. This lack of adherence to the prescribed treatment led to Mrs. N.'s severe respiratory distress and subsequent hospitalization.

Medication non-compliance can have serious consequences and is a common issue in healthcare. It is important for patients to follow their prescribed treatment plans and communicate any difficulties or concerns they may have with their healthcare providers.