The Nurse Completes Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse completes discharge teaching for a patient who has had a lung transplant. Which patient statement indicates to the nurse that the teaching has been effective?

• A)"I will make an appointment to see the doctor every year."
• B)"I will stop taking the prednisone if I experience a dry cough."
• C)"I will not worry if I feel a little short of breath with exercise."
• D)"I will call the health care provider right away if I develop a fever."

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