Author Question: A nurse is teaching a patient how to administer insulin, with the expected outcome that the patient ... (Read 42 times)

future617RT · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is teaching a patient how to administer insulin, with the expected outcome that the patient will be able to self-administer the insulin injection. How would this outcome be evaluated?

A) asking the patient to verbally repeat the steps of the injection
B) asking the patient to demonstrate self-injection of insulin
C) asking family members how much trouble the patient is having with injections
D) asking the patient how comfortable he or she is with injections

Question 2

Which of the following are examples of common factors that may influence assessment priorities? Select all that apply.

A) a patient's diet and exercise program
B) a patient's standing in the community
C) a patient's ability to pay for services
D) a patient's developmental stage
E) a patient's need for nursing