A nurse is caring for a patient with an allergy to peanuts. Which of the following would be an immediate goal with a nursing diagnosis of knowledge deficit related to the patient's administration of an EpiPen?
A) The patient will demonstrate correct injection technique with today's teaching session.
B) The patient will observe the nurse demonstrating the injection.
C) The nurse will teach the patient's family member to administer the injection.
D) The patient will return to the clinic in 2 weeks to demonstrate the injection.
Ans: A
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