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
C, D
Poor language fluency and comprehension interfere with learning. The client watching television while the nurse is giving discharge instructions shows a lack of readiness for learning.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. Labeling medications placed in a medication cup. B. Removing prepackaged medication and placing in a medication cup. C. Keeping narcotics separated from other medications that need to be administered. D. Breaking scored tablets as needed for correct dosage.