A Patient Who Has Been Taking Medication for a Month

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient who has been taking medication for a month for an atrial dysrhythmia returns to the clinic for a checkup. Which statements indicate the nurse should plan extra time with the patient for additional teaching?

• A) "Since I can't drink coffee anymore, I have started drinking diet cola in the mornings."
• B) "I have found that a glass of wine after work and one with dinner helps me to relax from my stressful job."
• C) "We have celebrated several birthdays since I saw you last. I love chocolate birthday cake."
• D) "I have really worked at stopping my smoking since I was last here."
• E) "My friends and I have found several restaurants in our area that offer good, low-fat meals."

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