It Is Important for the Nurse and the Patient to Communicate

question 19

Multiple Choice

It is important for the nurse and the patient to communicate effectively.The inability of a patient to read and write can interfere with effective communication and place him or her in "health disparity." Which of the following factors can help the patient's treatment plan?

• A) Teaching the patient to read and write
• B) Teaching the patient about his or her drugs and disease process
• C) Teaching the patient to call the drug company for information about prescription drugs
• D) Giving instructions only in written form

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