A patient is being taught to administer nebulized mist treatments (NMTs) at home. Which outcome indicates that the patient is able to administer the treatments?
a. The patient verbalizes all the steps in the NMT procedure correctly.
b. The patient demonstrates the correct procedure for administering the NMT.
c. The patient lists the side effects of the medications that are administered via the NMT.
d. The patient states understanding of the importance of administering the NMTs during periods of shortness of breath.
ANS: B
Demonstration is the best way for the nurse to know that the patient can administer the treatment. A/ C/ D. Verbalizing or stating the information is not strong evidence that the patient can do it correctly.
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