The nurse uses the LEARN model when providing care. What event ...

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The nurse uses the LEARN model when providing care. What event best demonstrates that this model has been successful?
 
  a. The nurse learns about the patient's culture and how it impacts care.
  b. The patient and nurse agree on a mutually acceptable plan of action.
  c. The nurse listens carefully to the patient's concerns and beliefs.
  d. The patient understands how medical care will be beneficial.

Question 2

The nurse has used the Yesavage Geriatric Depression Scale (short form) and scored the patient at a 1 . What is the nurse's best action?
 
  a. Refer the patient to a mental health practi-tioner.
  b. Assess the patient further for depression.
  c. Ask the patient about using antidepressant medications.
  d. Document findings in the patient's medi-cal record.

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Answer to Question 1

B
The LEARN model includes listening to the patient, explaining your own perspectives, ac-knowledging the similarities and differences in both viewpoints, recommending a plan of action, and negotiating a final plan. If the patient and nurse have come to an agreement on a plan of ac-tion, this model has been successful.

Answer to Question 2

D
A score of 5 or more indicates possible depression that should be assessed further. A score of 1 indicates no or little depression risk. The nurse should document the findings. No other action is needed.

[Lisaclaire]

Excellent

[peter]

TYSM