A nursing is planning the care of a patient with emphysema who will soon be discharged. What teaching should the nurse prioritize in the plan of care?
A) Taking prophylactic antibiotics as ordered
B) Adhering to the treatment regimen in order to cure the disease
C) Avoiding airplanes, buses, and other crowded public places
D) Setting realistic short-term and long-range goals
Ans: D
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A major area of teaching involves setting and accepting realistic short-term and long-range goals. Emphysema is not considered curable and antibiotics are not used on a preventative basis. The patient does not normally need to avoid public places.
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