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javeds

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Which efforts suggested by researchers in patient education are useful for nurses to follow to increase a patient's medication compliance?
 
  a. Short verbal responses are easy to learn.
  b. Limited visual material with more verbal responses may be helpful.
  c. Flash cards are very useful for visualization.
  d. A variety of teaching methods, including written information and audiotapes, are useful.

Question 2

In some settings, identifying the patient who is at risk for medication error (confused or critically ill) can be accomplished by which process?
 
  a. Asking the patient his or her name and room number
  b. Asking the patient's roommate for the patient's name
  c. Carrying the patient's chart with you to the room
  d. Using the portable computer to scan the identification bracelet



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Tabitha_2016

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Research suggests that to increase medication compliance in patients, the nurse should use a variety of means to give necessary instructions. These methods include telling patients the necessary information and using written information, audiotapes, videotapes, and the computer.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The use of a portable computer to scan the patient's identification bracelet and the drug is helpful in making sure the correct patient gets the correct medication.




javeds

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Excellent


mjenn52

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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