A psychiatric–mental health nurse has noted that many of the clients of the mental health drop-in center have low levels of health literacy
Consequently, the nurse has been trying to foster health literacy in one of the most frequent clients. How would A) The client is able to explain the timing of his medication regimen accurately.
B) The client adheres to treatment consistently.
C) The client can access and comprehend information about his health.
D) The client makes changes in his lifestyle to benefit his health.
health literacy be most clearly demonstrated by the client?
Ans: C
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Health literacy is defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Lifestyle changes, adherence to treatment, and an understanding of medications may all result from improved health literacy, but these are not definitive of the concept.
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