The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Patient Admitted with Fever

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient admitted with fever of unknown origin. The patient states, "I never got past the fifth grade in school. Don't read much. Never saw much sense in it. But I do OK. I can read most stuff. But my doctor explains things good, and doesn't think that my sickness is serious." The nurse should:

• A) Provide discharge medication information from a professional source to provide the most information.
• B) Expect that the patient may return to the hospital if the discharge process is poorly done.
• C) Assume that the physician and the patient have a good rapport and that the physician will clarify everything.
• D) Defer offering the patient the opportunity to get the influenza vaccine because of the rapport that he has with his physician.

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Definitions:

Philosophy

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, often considered as an academic discipline.

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The feeling of fulfillment or contentment resulting from achieving one's desires or goals.

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