Next Patient Care and Education 2

Question 1

A patient with type 2 diabetes asks how often they should check their blood glucose at home. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Follow the monitoring schedule recommended by your healthcare provider

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Only check it when you feel symptoms

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Check it once a week at the same time

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You do not need to check it if you are taking oral medications

Question 2

Which element is essential when documenting patient education in the medical record?

Accepted Answer

The content taught, teaching method used, patient response, and plan for follow-up

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The nurse's opinion of the patient's intelligence

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Only the signature of the patient confirming they received a pamphlet

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The time spent teaching only

Question 3

A nurse is teaching a patient with heart failure about a low-sodium diet. The patient says, 'I don't really cook — I eat out every day.' What is the best nursing response?

Accepted Answer

Provide a list of low-sodium restaurant options and strategies for making healthier choices when dining out

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Advise the patient to stop eating out entirely

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Document that the patient is non-compliant

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Defer the dietary education to the dietitian only

Question 4

Which of the following is a correct statement about health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Health literacy is the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information to make appropriate decisions

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Health literacy only affects patients with low education levels

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High health literacy guarantees patient compliance

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Health literacy is not a concern in acute care settings

Question 5

A patient is about to undergo a colonoscopy and expresses anxiety about the procedure. What is the priority nursing intervention?

Accepted Answer

Provide clear, factual information about what to expect during the procedure

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Administer a sedative immediately

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Tell the patient there is nothing to worry about

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Notify the physician that the patient is refusing the procedure

Question 6

When should discharge planning ideally begin for a hospitalized patient?

Accepted Answer

At the time of admission

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On the day of discharge

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After the patient is medically stable

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When the physician writes the discharge order

Question 7

A patient refuses to participate in their own care and states, 'You're the nurse — just tell me what to do.' How should the nurse respond?

Accepted Answer

Respect the patient's preference while continuing to provide information and encourage involvement at the patient's comfort level

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Comply fully with the patient's preference and direct all care without discussion

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Document that the patient is non-compliant and escalate to the supervisor

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Insist the patient take an active role before providing further care