Author Question: The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home. During discharge teaching, the nurse realizes ... (Read 100 times)

Shelles · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient home. During discharge teaching, the nurse realizes that the patient is not able to read the medication bottles and has not been taking her medications at home.

How should the nurse intervene appropriately in this situation?
A) By asking the social worker to investigate nursing home placement
B) By asking the social worker to investigate community support agencies
C) By informing that patient that surgery will correct the vision problem
D) By informing the patient that she will need to go to a rehabilitation facility for vision training

Question 2

When doing an initial assessment that includes questions related to domestic abuse, what does the nurse need to provide?

A) An introduction to others who have been abused
B) A public place for assessment to ensure accountability
C) Pictures of any symptoms of physical abuse
D) Resources and referrals as needed