A measure of a patient's ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions is referred to as what?
What will be an ideal response?
health literacy
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The nurse is collecting data about an adolescent's self-concept. The following are developmental factors that affect the client's self concept: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Birth order 2. Birth family 3. Freedom to explore 4. Stereotyping 5. Supportive environment
Mrs. Kemmerer is a 56-year-old patient who presents to the office for a routine annual examina-tion. She states that she completed menopause 3 years ago and has not had further menses. Which breast change is typical after menopause?
a. Thickening of the inframammary ridge b. Hypertrophy of glandular tissue c. Increase in number of lactiferous ducts d. Reduction of fat deposits
A patient needs oral hygiene. The nurse and care plan tell you which of the following?
a. How many teeth the person has b. What time to give the oral hygiene c. How much help the person needs d. How to give oral hygiene
During a health history, the nurse should use therapeutic communication when asking about substance abuse. Which of the following is essential to establish a trusting nurse–patient relationship?
1. Informing the patient that substance abuse is a sin 2. Avoiding communicating disapproval of indicated substance abuse 3. Ensuring that the patient's mother and father are at the bedside 4. Avoiding shocked facial expressions