It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor, and the nurse must teach a patient ready for discharge about his medications. How can the nurse most efficiently utilize her time and provide this education?
1) Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home.
2) Discuss the information while assisting the patient with his bath.
3) Educate the patient about his medications as each one is given.
4) Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.
ANS: 3
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