The Nurse and Patient Are Participating in Cooperative Goal Setting

question 16

Multiple Choice

The nurse and patient are participating in cooperative goal setting regarding drug therapy.The nurse is aware that it is imperative to encourage the patient to perform which task(s) ? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Contact the hospital for advice regarding discontinuation of medication.
• B) Keep records of essential data needed to evaluate prescribed therapy.
• C) See the healthcare provider regularly.
• D) Avoid community-based agencies for assistance.
• E) Monitor parameters used to evaluate therapy.

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