The nurse is writing a teaching plan for a 30-year-old patient who has AIDS. Which objective(s) is/are written in the correct format? (Select all that apply.)
a. The patient will state adverse effects of the daily medications before discharge.
b. The patient will correctly fill the daily medication pillbox with the correct medications in the appropriate time slots prior to discharge.
c. The patient will adjust the medications accordingly.
d. The patient will schedule an appointment with the infectious disease physician before discharge.
e. The patient will have lab tests performed regularly.
ANS: A, B, D
Each of correct objectives noted are measurable and specific.
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