The Nurse Is Preparing an Educational Class to Improve Communication

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing an educational class to improve communication by members of the healthcare team who interact with patients who have health literacy issues concerning obtaining informed consent. What method would be most effective for the nurse to use so as to help enhance communication?

• A) Refer the participants to an online website for review of available resources.
• B) Update all patient information forms within the hospital to stated health literacy standards.
• C) Encourage the use of drawings to deliver information.
• D) Use shared decision making as the framework for communication.

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