Which Statement by Your Patient Indicates a Need for Further

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement by your patient indicates a need for further education?

• A) "I will put this medication on my skin, never by mouth."
• B) "I will keep this out of the reach of my children."
• C) "If I have any side effects, I am to keep taking the medication for 2 more days, to see if it gets worse before I call the clinic."
• D) "I will take this medicine only as long as the doctor instructed me to take it."

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Definitions:

Effortful Personal Change

The process requiring deliberate effort and intention to modify one's behavior, attitudes, or traits for personal growth.

Interventions

Actions taken to improve a situation, especially in the context of problematic behaviors or health concerns, through various forms of treatment or programs.

Techniques

Methods or ways of carrying out a particular task, especially in a skilled or proficient manner.

Reactive

Refers to responding to stimuli after they have occurred, rather than anticipating or initiating action.