You are the case manager for a group of patients with COPD. You have planned to teach these clients self-management of their disease process and their therapeutic regimen
What is important for you to assess when providing instructions on self-management to these patients?
A) Ability of the patient to perform required procedures
B) Family support
C) Knowledge of the disease process
D) Knowledge of the patients about self-care and their therapeutic regimen
Ans: D
Feedback: When providing instructions about self-management, it is important for the nurse to assess the knowledge of patients and family members about self-care and the therapeutic regimen. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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