A patient has been newly diagnosed with hypertension. The nurse assesses the need to develop a collaborative plan of care that includes a goal of adhering to the prescribed regimen.
When the nurse is planning teaching for the patient, which is the most important initial learning goal?
a. The patient will select the type of learning materials they prefer.
b. The patient will verbalize an understanding of the importance of following the regimen.
c. The patient will demonstrate coping skills needed to manage hypertension.
d. The patient will verbalize the side effects of treatment.
Question 2
After the nurse implements a teaching plan for a newly diagnosed patient with hypertension, the patient can explain the information but fails to take the medications as prescribed. What is the nurse's next action?
a. Reeducate the patient, because learning did not occur because the patient's behavior did not change.
b. Assess the patient's perception and attitude towards the risks associated with not taking their anti-hypertensives.
c. Take full responsibility for helping the patient make dietary changes.
d. Ask the provider to prescribe a different medication, because the patient does not want to take this medication.
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