The family nurse practitioner is caring for a Hispanic female who is 83 years old. The patient has been noncompliant with the care regimen the nurse practitioner has previously outlined for treatment of sinusitis
What should the nurse practitioner do that can assist the patient in being more compliant with the prescribed treatment regimen?
A) Provide instructions in the patient's language
B) Provide the instructions in large font
C) Give the treatment instructions to a member of the family
D) Give the treatment instructions to the
Ans: A
Feedback: The nurse instructs the patient about signs and symptoms that require follow-up and provides these instructions verbally and in writing. Instructions in alternate formats (eg, large font, patient's language) may be needed to increase the patient's understanding and adherence to the treatment plan. Option B is incorrect; the scenario does not indicate that the women cannot read regular print. Options C and D are incorrect because the scenario does not indicate that any family members accompanied the patient to see the family nurse practitioner.
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