A Lack of True Understanding Can Often Be Misread by the Nurse

question 14

Multiple Choice

A lack of true understanding can often be misread by the nurse as noncompliance.Which of the following statements demonstrate effective questioning methods to assess a patient's understanding?

• A) Do you take your heart medication every morning?
• B) Can you tell me what you know about your different heart medications?
• C) Do you take all your medications?
• D) Do you ever miss taking your medication?