Preparing for discharge, the nurse is teaching a client how to ...

[lracut11]

Preparing for discharge, the nurse is teaching a client how to take the prescribed medication and perform exercises in the home. In order to ensure that the client is fully informed, the nurse would:
 
  1. Repeat the teaching sessions twice.
   2. Make sure a relative attends a teaching session.
   3. Print the instructions from the computer.
   4. Ask the physician to reinforce teaching.

Question 2

The nurse plans to reinforce dietary teaching for the client in renal failure, emphasizing that protein foods selected should be those that are complete proteins, having high biological value.
 
  Which of the following foods will the nurse explain meet these criteria? 1. Eggs
   2. Legumes
   3. Nuts
   4. Vegetables

[Mollythedog]

Answer to Question 1

3. Print the instructions from the computer.

Rationale:
Most hospitals and agencies have computer-generated discharge instructions that the nurse can print to give the client to refer to when at home. This not only prevents calls, but gives the client confidence. Repeating the instructions does not help the client at home. Relatives can forget as easily as the client. It is not the physician's place to reinforce teaching.

Answer to Question 2

1. Eggs

Rationale: Eggs are an excellent source of essential amino acids and are recommended as part of the diet for a client with renal failure who is on a protein-restricted diet. Legumes, nuts, and vegetables do contain protein, but they are incomplete proteins and are not as good protein sources as are eggs.

[lracut11]

Excellent

[LVPMS]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it