A Client Did Not Attend the Clinic for Required Follow-Up

Multiple Choice

A client did not attend the clinic for required follow-up care after his extensive surgery. Which of the following would be the most appropriate conclusion for the nurse to make?

A) The client is noncompliant.
B) The client is suffering from self-neglect.
C) The health care system is not meeting the client's perceived needs.
D) The health care system is not accessible for the client.
E) The nurse has not motivated the client appropriately.