Which action(s) by the nurse can foster patient responsibility for adhering to the therapeutic regimen? (Select all that apply.)
a. Assessing the patient's readiness to learn
b. Determining the patient's level of understanding of content
c. Determining the patient's education level and learning style
d. Maintaining an aloof attitude toward presented content
e. Documenting expected outcomes independently
ANS: A, B, C
The nurse should assess the patient's readiness to learn when teaching the patient. The nurse should determine the patient's level of understanding of the content and the patient's education level and learning style when teaching the patient. The nurse should portray a positive attitude when teaching the patient. Goals should be mutually written with the patient.
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