A nurse is working with a male patient who has recently received a diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). When performing patient education during discharge planning, what goal should the nurse emphasize most strongly?
A) Encourage the patient to exercise within his limitations.
B) Encourage the patient to adhere to his therapeutic regimen.
C) Appraise the patient's level of nutritional awareness.
D) Encourage a disease-free state,
Ans: B
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One of the goals of patient education is to encourage people to adhere to their therapeutic regimen. This is a very important goal because if patients do not adhere to their therapeutic regimen, they will not attain their optimal level of wellness. In this patient's circumstances, this is likely a priority over exercise or nutrition, though these are important considerations. A disease-free state is not obtainable.
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