Author Question: Which of the following patients is the most likely to be motivated to learn? A. 23-year-old ... (Read 28 times)

lindiwe · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following patients is the most likely to be motivated to learn?

A. 23-year-old smoker being taught about smoking cessation
B. 45-year-old man being taught about importance of prostate cancer screening
C. 63-year-old knee replacement patient being taught post-surgical care
D. 15-year-old being taught about safe sex

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a patient after bowel resection. The nurse remembers that body fluids maintain balance through homeostasis, which includes the processes of which of the following? Select all that apply.

A. Fluid intake
B. Hormonal controls
C. Fluid output
D. Dehydration

BAOCHAU2803 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Motivation to learn is often dependent on the patient's situation and needs. For example, patients who need knowledge for survival have a stronger motivation to learn than patients who need knowledge for promoting health.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C
Dehydration is a symptom that occurs because of an imbalance of fluid intake and output.