An experienced nurse is evaluating a new nurse to the unit who is providing discharge instructions to an adult client

Question

The experienced nurse views the following: The nurse approaches and decreases the volume on the television and then sits beside the client, presenting the information to the client and spouse. The nurse states, "You are to take Cipro 250 mg, two tablets b.i.d. A regular diet is ordered, and you are to follow up with your physician in 2 weeks. Here is printed information on the medication ordered." The nurse obtains appropriate signatures and leaves. Which point would the experienced nurse address? A) The nurse should use shorter sentences when teaching.
B) The nurse should improve professionalism and stand.
C) The nurse should minimize medical terms when teaching.
D) The nurse should continue with the same method without changes.

Answer 1

C
Feedback:
When teaching adult clients, it is best to minimize technical terms and medical jargon ("bid" for example) whenever able. The nurse used appropriate sentence length. Sitting beside the client is appropriate, and it is best to reduce noise and distraction by decreasing the volume of the television. With minimal change, the new nurse can improve her teaching skill.