A Primary Care NP Prepares to Teach a Patient About

question 2

Multiple Choice

A primary care NP prepares to teach a patient about the management of a chronic condition.The patient says,"I don't want to know all of that.Just tell me what to take and when." The NP should initially:

• A) give the patient basic written instructions about medications, follow up visits, and symptoms.
• B) ask the patient to describe the disease process and the medications to evaluate understanding.
• C) explain to the patient that without mutual cooperation, the treatment regimen will not be effective.
• D) ask the patient to explore feelings and fears about having a chronic disease and taking medications.

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Definitions:

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Ascites

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