Author Question: What should the nurse include during discharge in addition to verbal instructions? (Select all that ... (Read 62 times)

joblessjake · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

What should the nurse include during discharge in addition to verbal instructions? (Select all that apply.)

a. Written instructions for the patient's reference
b. A phone number of the provider or hospital unit for follow-up questions
c. Written instructions for monitoring of parameters used to evaluate therapy
d. Documentation in the nurse's discharge notes of the nursing and collaborative problems that require continued monitoring and intervention
e. Identification of the patient's unreasonable expectations of therapy

Question 2

Which action(s) by the nurse can foster patient responsibility for adhering to the therapeutic regimen? (Select all that apply.)

a. Assessing the patient's readiness to learn
b. Determining the patient's level of understanding of content
c. Determining the patient's education level and learning style
d. Maintaining an aloof attitude toward presented content
e. Documenting expected outcomes independently

firehawk60 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, C, D
Learning is an ongoing process. Verbal instructions should be followed up with instructions in writing. Patients should be given a contact number for future reference. Written instructions for monitoring of parameters used to evaluate therapy should be given to the patient. Documentation is an essential part of validating the patient's understanding of the instructions provided. Although identifying the patient's expectations will affect the outcome, they are not part of the discharge planning documentation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
The nurse should assess the patient's readiness to learn when teaching the patient. The nurse should determine the patient's level of understanding of the content and the patient's education level and learning style when teaching the patient. The nurse should portray a positive attitude when teaching the patient. Goals should be mutually written with the patient.