The nurse is discharging a Chinese American client the hospital. The nurse notes the client is nodding in agreement in response to the nurse's statements during discharge teaching
After completing the exchange of information, which is the priority action by the nurse?
1. Documenting the client's understanding of the discharge instructions.
2. Asking the client if she understood the information being relayed.
3. Asking the client questions to assess understanding of the information provided.
4. Requesting that the client sign the discharge paperwork.
Correct Answer: 3
The client's nodding may simply indicate hearing the information being provided. The nurse should ask questions to assess understanding. Asking the client if she understands is a closed question and may not determine adequate information. The client's signature on the discharge paperwork may be indicated as a part of the discharge plan but is not the next step that should be taken by the nurse.
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