A nurse is developing a teaching plan for a patient who is receiving medications. Which of the following would the nurse expect to include in the teaching plan? Select all that apply
A) Chemical name of the drug
B) Method for administering the drug
C) Calculation for the prescribed dosage
D) Expected effect of the drug
E) Information to report to the primary health care provider
Ans: B, D, E
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When developing a teaching plan, the nurse should include information about how to administer the drug, what to expect from the drug, and what to report to the primary health care provider. Information about the drug's chemical name is not necessary; however, the nurse should address the drug's generic and/or trade names. Typically the patient would not need to calculate the drug dosage, but the nurse should review the dosage with the patient.
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