The nurse is writing a teaching plan for a 30-year-old patient ...

[storky111]

The nurse is writing a teaching plan for a 30-year-old patient who has AIDS. Which objective(s) is/are written in the correct format? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The patient will state adverse effects of the daily medications before discharge.
  b. The patient will correctly fill the daily medication pillbox with the correct medications in the appropriate time slots prior to discharge.
  c. The patient will adjust the medications accordingly.
  d. The patient will schedule an appointment with the infectious disease physician before discharge.
  e. The patient will have lab tests performed regularly.

Question 2

Which action(s) would let the nurse know that the patient has mastered a psychomotor skill? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Describe the process verbally.
  b. Write a description of the process.
  c. Give a reciprocal demonstration of the process.
  d. Ask questions about the process.
  e. Demonstrate the process to another person while the nurse supervises.
  f. State whether the patient feels the process has been mastered.

[honnalora]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
Each of correct objectives noted are measurable and specific.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C, D
Having the patient demonstrate the process to the nurse or to another person is the best way to ensure that he can perform the skill correctly. Having the patient describe the process or write a description of the process is not sufficient. Asking questions may reinforce learning but may also mask some deficiencies. Asking the patient whether he feels he has mastered the process is not sufficient.

[storky111]

Excellent

[dantucker]

TYSM