Mr. Gone is a 79-year-old patient who is being discharged from your hospital. He lives independently but has periods of forgetfulness. It is important to include his family when teaching about his medications primarily to:
A) Provide a reference and support system for him
B) Convince his family that they should go to his house daily to give his medications
C) Encourage him to move to a nursing home or an assisted living facility
D) Gain the family's approval for the medications
Question 2
The nurse is reflecting on a difficult situation from earlier in the day. Desiring to validate his/her perceptions, the nurse will ask:
A) Is my assessment correct? B) Why did I do that?
C) How should I respond to this situation? D) How do I feel?
In the communication technique of collaborating, the nurse sends the message that the nurse and pati
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