It Is a Busy Day on the Medical-Surgical Floor, and the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor, and the nurse must teach a patient ready for discharge about the medications. How can the nurse most efficiently use the time and provide this education?

• A)Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home.
• B)Discuss the information while assisting the patient with the bath.
• C)Educate the patient about the medications as each one is given.
• D)Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.

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