A mother tells the nurse she is worried that her 20-year-old daughter lacks the understanding regarding the need for follow-up care after her discharge. Which of the following behaviors suggests that the patient needs further discharge teaching?
Select all that apply. The patient:
a. States she will be on time for her scheduled appointment
b. Asks the nurse many questions about her discharge care
c. States she does not understand much English
d. Watches television while the nurse is speaking to her
e. Plans to get medications from the pharmacy on her way home
ANS: C, D
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