The patient is scheduled to go home after having coronary ...

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The patient is scheduled to go home after having coronary angioplasty. The most effective way to provide discharge teaching to this patient would be to:
 
  a. Provide him with information on health care websites
  b. Provide him with written information on what he has to do
  c. Sit and carefully explain what is required before his follow up
  d. Use a combination of verbal and written information

Question 2

When teaching about the use of the Rotokinetic bed, the nurse informs the patient that the:
 
  a. bed will be stopped in one position most of the time.
  b. amount of rotation will be greater in the beginning.
  c. patient may experience a sensation of falling or lightheadedness.
  d. bed is moved manually all of the time and will rotate head over feet.

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Answer to Question 1

D
For discharge teaching, use a combination of verbal and written information. This most effectively provides patients with standardized care information, which has been shown to improve patient knowledge and satisfaction.

Answer to Question 2

C
Inform the patient that there will be a sensation of lightheadedness or falling. However, reassure the patient that he or she will not fall because the pads will prevent this and are checked by two people to ensure proper placement. It is recommended that the Rotokinetic bed stay in rotation mode for 20 hours a day. The bed rotates constantly when set on rotation mode. The Rotokinetic bed rotates automatically from side to side.

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