A Nurse Is Beginning Discharge Teaching When the Patient States

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is beginning discharge teaching when the patient states, "I just don't know if I can follow this diet at home.What difference will it make?" In further refining the discharge teaching plan, the nurse should:

• A) ask the patient to help set nutritional goals.
• B) give the patient clear written directions.
• C) provide the patient with a list of websites.
• D) tell the patient when to return to the clinic.

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Definitions:

Utilitarian

Pertaining to or advocating the philosophy that actions are right if they are useful or for the benefit of a majority.

Social Motives

Social motives are the psychological reasons behind individuals' desires to form and maintain relationships, participate in social groups, and seek acceptance and approval from others.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological conflict resulting from holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, typically leading to anxiety or behavioral change.