The family nurse practitioner is caring for a Hispanic woman who is 83 years old. The patient has been noncompliant with the care regimen the nurse practitioner has previously outlined for treatment of sinusitis

Question

What should the nurse practitioner do that can assist the patient in being more compliant with the prescribed treatment regimen? A) Provide instructions in writing.
B) Provide the instructions in large type.
C) Give the treatment instructions to a member of her family.
D) Give the treatment instructions to the woman's husband.

Answer 1

A
Feedback:
The nurse instructs the patient about signs and symptoms that require follow-up and provides these instructions verbally and in writing. Instructions in alternate formats (e.g., large type, patient's language) may be needed to increase the patient's understanding and adherence to the treatment plan. Option B is incorrect because the situation does not indicate that the woman cannot read regular-sized type print. Options C and D are incorrect because the situation does not indicate that any family members accompanied the patient to see the family nurse practitioner.