The Nurse Determines That Further Instruction Is Needed for a Patient

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse determines that further instruction is needed for a patient with interstitial cystitis when the patient says which of the following?

• A) "I should stop having coffee and orange juice for breakfast."
• B) "I will buy calcium glycerophosphate (Prelief) at the pharmacy."
• C) "I will start taking high potency multiple vitamins every morning."
• D) "I should call the doctor about increased bladder pain or odorous urine."

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Definitions:

Elaborative Coding

A cognitive processing technique that involves making information more memorable by enriching it with meaningful associations.

Dual-Coding Theory

A cognitive theory proposing that information can be remembered visually and verbally for more effective recall.

Semantic Codes

Mental representations of knowledge stored according to meaning.

Visual Imagery

The mental visualization of scenes, objects, or events without the immediate input of sensory information, often used in psychological therapy and cognitive training.