It is important for the nurse and the patient to communicate effectively. The inability of a patient to read and write can interfere with effective communication and place her in "health disparity." Which factor can help the patient's treatment plan?
a. Teaching the patient to read and write
b. Teaching the patient about his drugs and disease process
c. Teaching the patient to call the drug company for information about prescription drugs
d. Giving instructions only in written form
ANS: B
It is clear that there is no more important teaching than that which the nurse gives to the patient about his disease and its drug treatment.
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