The nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of chronic hepatitis B infection and has been prescribed an immune stimulant. After teaching the patient about the treatment plan, how might the nurse evaluate the effectiveness of teaching?
A) The patient can state where to go to get the medication.
B) The patient can state who will administer the medication.
C) The patient can state what positive effects to watch for.
D) The patient can state specific measures to avoid adverse effects.
D
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The nurse would evaluate that the teaching plan was successful if the patient can name drug, dosage, adverse effects to watch for, and specific measures to avoid adverse effects. Knowing where to get the medication, who will administer it, and the positive effects to watch for would not be an adequate assessment of the teaching plan.
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