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Mr. Wonderful

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When teaching a client who will be receiving home TPN and the primary caregiver for the client, the best way to evaluate the effectiveness of the instruction is:
 
  a. have the caregiver demonstrate changing the CVAD dressing.
  b. instruct the client on the importance of follow-up visits for lab studies.
  c. have client and caregiver verbalize symptoms of line infection.
  d. provide the client and caregiver with verbal and written instructions.

Question 2

When teaching a client taking fluoride supplementation, the nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  a. thoroughly brush the teeth before fluoride administration.
  b. administer fluoride just prior to bedtime.
  c. take fluoride supplements with meals to increase absorption.
  d. chew and retain the fluoride in your mouth before swallowing it.



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Shshxj

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C

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Correct a. and c. The best methods of evaluating client teaching are demonstration of skills and client verbalization of instructions.
Incorrect b. and d. These actions are teaching, not evaluating client understanding.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D

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Correct a., b., and d. should be part of this client's teaching.
Incorrect c. fluoride supplements should not be taken with meals. They should be taken just prior to bedtime, after the teeth are brushed thoroughly.




Mr. Wonderful

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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