Which Statement by a Patient Who Has Been Hospitalized for Pneumonia

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient who has been hospitalized for pneumonia indicates a good understanding of the discharge instructions given by the nurse?

• A) "I will call the doctor if I still feel tired after a week."
• B) "I will need to use home oxygen therapy for 3 months."
• C) "I will continue to do the deep breathing and coughing exercises at home."
• D) "I will schedule two appointments for the pneumonia and influenza vaccines."

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Definitions:

Automatic Systems

Systems that operate independently of human intervention, often relying on pre-set rules or algorithms to function.

Stereotyping

Assigning a fixed, generalized idea or identity to individuals based on their membership in a particular group, often leading to prejudgment.

Duplex Mind

The concept that the human mind operates on two levels: automatic, intuitive processing, and deliberate, rational thought.

Automatic System

Part of the cognitive system that is fast, unconscious, and requires minimal effort, as opposed to the effortful, conscious processing system.