One of the greatest challenges for nurses today in teaching patients about their disease and care is
A) short length of stay.
B) learning disabilities.
C) educational level.
D) family involvement.
A
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A nurse is instructing a patient concerning a newly prescribed drug. Which of the following should be included to help improve patient compliance and safety?
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In a community presentation about asthma, a nurse explained the causes of asthma in children, how to observe for "triggers" that lead to an attack, and how to use an inhaler
Which of the following statements best identifies what was omitted from this presentation? a. The nurse did not ask the attendees to disclose if any of them smoke around children. b. The nurse did not address actions that should be taken to improve air quality and only focused on the treatment of asthma. c. The nurse did not address the need to avoid exposure to others who may have a communicable disease. d. The nurse did not review the genetic components related to asthma in families.
An infant is diagnosed with severe deficiency of innate immunity. Which explanations of this system of immunity should the nurse offer the infant's family?
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. "Innate immunity is that which is present at birth." 2. "Your baby's innate immunity protects him against some microbes." 3. "Innate immunity protects your baby against any foreign substance introduced into the body." 4. "Your baby's innate immunity should get stronger as he is exposed to pathogens." 5. "We were able to determine that innate immunity rather than acquired immunity was depressed because blood tests showed normal levels of complement."