Exam 12: Patient Education

A nurse is discharging a patient who required teaching about how to change a foot dressing.The nurse wants to ensure that the patient understands the signs and symptoms of infection and is preparing written materials the patient can take home and refer to as needed.Because the nurse does not know the patient's reading ability,at which grade level should the nurse prepare the written materials?

The nurse must teach grieving patients about future skills and knowledge.Which patients will most likely be ready to learn? (Select all that apply.)

A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes is being discharged from the hospital.The patient will be going to an outpatient diabetic center to learn more about diet,exercise,disease management,and insulin administration.Which statement made by the patient indicates that effective teaching can take place?

Which behavior by a new nurse will cause the nurse manager to intervene?