A patient begins medication therapy for hypertension. Which reason is most likely to make the scheduled teaching plan change for this patient?
a. The patient's outlook for her condition changes.
b. The patient writes down some of the information.
c. The patient has no questions after being taught.
d. The patient's systolic blood pressure falls below 60 mm Hg with therapy.
ANS: D
Additional teaching will be required when changes in the patient's condition warrant further adjustment in therapy.
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