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joe

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The nurse is learning to identify readiness to learn in patients. Which one of the following patients would the nurse identify correctly as ready to learn?
 
  a. The patient requesting pain medication for treatment of severe discomfort
  b. The patient with nausea and vomiting
  c. The patient who learned 30 minutes ago that she has cancer of the pancreas
  d. The patient who was recently diagnosed with diabetes mellitus and is scheduled to be discharged in 2 days

Question 2

The nurse recognizes which of the following as appropriate teaching for the patient who is returning from surgery?
 
  a. Signs and symptoms of infection
  b. Use of patient-controlled analgesia
  c. Activity limitations upon discharge
  d. Physical therapy


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amandalm

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Choosing opportunities when the patient's condition and environment are most conducive to learning is recommended when attempting to teach patients. Patients who are in pain, are nauseated, or who have been given recent traumatic diagnoses are not psychologically able to retain information.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Readiness to learn is an important consideration. For example, when a patient returns from surgery, it is essential that some information be reviewed (e.g., how to use the patient-controlled analgesia pump and incentive spirometer), but completing all discharge teaching at this time would not be effective. At other times, teaching is more formalized, such as discharge teaching, signs of infection, and physical therapy.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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