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cnetterville

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A home health nurse is teaching a patient about a new medication he will be starting in the morning. The patient lives with his son's family, including two spirited children less than 6 years old.
 
  The patient replies, I just can't learn new information like I used to. The nurse will plan to:
  a. schedule the patient for daily visits for medication administration.
  b. provide privacy and minimize distractions and noise and try again.
  c. teach the patient's family members to give the medications.
  d. tell the patient it is not safe to take the medication independently.

Question 2

Which item would most likely be a barrier to learning for a patient who must begin to care for a large open wound at home?
 
  a. Curiosity about the new experience and equipment
  b. Tendency for uneasiness about making mistakes
  c. Ability to prioritize tasks
  d. Understanding that he can promote his own healing



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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