After Teaching a Patient with Interstitial Cystitis About Management of the Condition

question 29

Multiple Choice

After teaching a patient with interstitial cystitis about management of the condition, the nurse determines that further instruction is needed when the patient says,

• A) "I will have to stop having coffee and orange juice for breakfast."
• B) "I should start taking a high potency multiple vitamin every morning."
• C) "I will buy some calcium glycerophosphate (Prelief) at the pharmacy."
• D) "I should call the doctor about increased bladder pain or odorous urine."

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Definitions:

Messages

Units of communication intended to convey information, feelings, or instructions from one entity to another.

Formal Channels

Follow the official chain of command.

Organization's Hierarchy

The arrangement of individuals within an organization according to levels of authority and responsibility.

Noise

Any external or internal interference that disrupts the communication process, hindering the clear delivery or receipt of messages.