Giving Patient Instructions Flashcards
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A nurse finishes teaching a patient about ostomy care. What is the most important final step before ending the session?
Answer: Evaluate understanding using return demonstration and teach-back
Evaluating through return demonstration and teach-back confirms the patient can safely manage their ostomy independently.
A patient with newly diagnosed hypertension needs lifestyle instruction. Which topic should the nurse address FIRST based on Maslow's hierarchy?
Answer: Medication adherence for symptom control
Medication adherence addresses the immediate physiological need to control blood pressure and prevent acute complications.
A patient receiving blood thinner injections at home asks, 'What do I do if I miss a dose?' What is the most appropriate nursing response?
Answer: 'Contact your healthcare provider for guidance.'
Missed anticoagulant dose guidance depends on the specific drug and patient factors, so the healthcare provider must be consulted.
Which of the following best demonstrates culturally competent patient instruction?
Answer: Asking about the patient's cultural beliefs and incorporating them into teaching
Asking about cultural beliefs shows respect and allows the nurse to tailor instructions to align with the patient's values.
A patient with a new pacemaker is being discharged. Which instruction is INCORRECT and must be corrected?
Answer: You can safely use a microwave oven without any concern
Although modern pacemakers are generally safe around microwaves, patients must be individually counselled based on their device manufacturer's guidelines, so blanket reassurance without qualification is inappropriate.
A nurse is teaching a postpartum patient about newborn feeding. Which statement indicates the need for further teaching?
Answer: 'I should give my baby water between feedings to prevent dehydration.'
Water should not be given to newborns as it can cause hyponatraemia and interfere with adequate breast milk or formula intake.
When evaluating whether written patient instructions are appropriate, the nurse should ensure the reading level is no higher than:
Answer: Grade 6 to 8
Patient education materials written at a grade 6–8 reading level are accessible to the widest range of adults, including those with limited literacy.