An 85-Year-Old Patient with Chronic Health Problems Is Being Considered

question 12

Multiple Choice

An 85-year-old patient with chronic health problems is being considered for placement in a long-term care facility after discharge from the hospital. What purpose does the cost-effective nursing strategy of patient teaching help to achieve?

• A) Providing reasonable expectations from health care
• B) Giving the patient a sense of control over illness
• C) Preventing complications of chronic illness
• D) Increasing patient satisfaction with care

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