The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Will Give

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who will give himself medication injections at home after discharge. How can the nurse best determine that the patient understands the technique and can administer the injections correctly?

• A) Provide written instructions about how to administer the injections.
• B) Watch the patient give himself an injection.
• C) Call the patient the next day to ask if he is having difficulty with the injections.
• D) Ask the patient if he understands how to administer the injections.

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