Next Patient Care and Education 3

Question 1

Which principle should guide the nurse when selecting educational materials for an older adult patient with low health literacy?

Accepted Answer

Choose materials with large print, simple language, and visual aids written at a 5th-grade level or below

Answer

Materials with simple language, large print, and visuals are most effective for patients with low health literacy and older adults, improving comprehension and retention.

Question 2

A patient newly diagnosed with hypertension asks why lifestyle changes are recommended in addition to medication. What is the most appropriate explanation?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle modifications such as diet, exercise, and smoking cessation can significantly lower blood pressure and reduce cardiovascular risk

Answer

Evidence-based guidelines support combining lifestyle modifications with pharmacotherapy because together they produce greater blood pressure reduction and cardiovascular risk reduction than either alone.

Question 3

A pediatric patient's parent asks about the correct dose of acetaminophen for a child. What is the nurse's best response?

Accepted Answer

Instruct the parent to follow weight-based dosing per the package insert and confirm with the provider or pharmacist

Answer

Pediatric acetaminophen dosing is weight-based, and directing parents to weight-based package instructions and professional guidance prevents under- or over-dosing.

Question 4

A patient is being discharged with a new ostomy. Which educational outcome best indicates the patient is ready for self-care at home?

Accepted Answer

The patient independently demonstrates proper ostomy pouch change and skin care without prompting

Answer

Independent demonstration of a skill without prompting is the strongest indicator of readiness for self-care, confirming both knowledge and psychomotor competency.

Question 5

When teaching a patient about preventing pressure injuries at home, which instruction is most important for a wheelchair-bound patient?

Accepted Answer

Perform weight shifts or pressure relief maneuvers every 15–30 minutes

Answer

Regular weight shifts relieve sustained pressure on bony prominences, which is the primary cause of pressure injuries in patients with limited mobility.

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