An Older Client Does Not Take a Prescribed Diuretic as Planned

An older client does not take a prescribed diuretic as planned because of the inconvenience of having to urinate frequently, which interrupts scheduled activities. What action should the nurse take with this client?

A) Insist the drug be taken as prescribed.
B) Contact the physician to order another drug.
C) Advise to take the drug in divided doses, half in the morning and half in the evening.
D) Discuss the daily activity schedule and adjust the drug administration time accordingly.

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