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Which of the following must you assess before making your teaching plan?
- A. The patient's age
- B. The patient's current level of knowledge
- C. The patient's presumed discharge date
- D. The teaching already done by other nurses
Correct Answer: A,B,D
Rationale: Assessing age, current knowledge, and prior teaching ensures the plan is tailored to the patient's needs and builds on existing knowledge.
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You have identified a need to teach your patient who has had a skin cancer about limiting sun exposure. What is your next step?
- A. Begin telling the patient about the dangers of UV light.
- B. Ask the patient how much time he spends in the sun.
- C. Find resources that discuss his type of cancer and sun exposure.
- D. Tell him to use sunscreen with an SPF of 15.
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Assessing the patient's current behavior (time spent in the sun) helps tailor the teaching plan to their specific needs.
Which is an example of appropriate documentation of patient teaching?
- A. Teaching done on diabetic foot care.
- B. Instructed on washing and drying feet, inspecting for open or reddened areas, and toenail care by a podiatrist.
- C. Instructed on washing and drying feet, inspecting for open or reddened areas, and toenail care by a podiatrist. Verbalized understanding and demonstrated correctly.
- D. Answered questions correctly on appropriate care of feet due to his diabetes. States he will go to a podiatrist to have his toenails clipped.
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Detailed documentation, including patient understanding and demonstration, is appropriate for teaching records.
Ensure that the patient is in a comfortable position and not experiencing pain or discomfort.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Comfort and pain-free status are essential for the patient to focus on learning.
A patient is started on a new medication that requires monthly blood tests, and you are teaching her about it. Which response by the patient would indicate the need for more teaching?
- A. I will have to go to the lab for blood work for as long as I take this medication.
- B. I can get too much of this medicine in my blood, so I need lab tests to check the levels.
- C. I may have side effects that I need to tell the doctor about.
- D. I will go to the lab for a blood test every 6 weeks.
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The patient's statement about 6-week intervals is incorrect, indicating a need for further teaching on monthly testing.
Do not assume an interpreter will be needed. Always ask the patient if he or she wants an interpreter.
- A. TRUE
- B. FALSE
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Respecting patient preferences ensures effective communication.