When Doing Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who Has Had

question 19

Multiple Choice

When doing discharge teaching for a patient who has had a repair of a fractured mandible, the nurse will include information about

• A) when and how to cut the immobilizing wires.
• B) self-administration of nasogastric tube feedings.
• C) the use of sterile technique for dressing changes.
• D) the importance of including high-fiber foods in the diet.

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Definitions:

Reinforcements

In behavioral psychology, anything that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a response or behavior occurring again.

Harm Reduction Model

Approach to treating substance use disorders that views alcohol use as normative behavior and focuses education on the immediate risks of the excessive use of alcohol (such as alcohol-related accidents) and on the payoffs of moderation (such as avoidance of hangovers).

College Drinking

The consumption of alcohol by college and university students, often discussed in the context of social norms, binge drinking, and its impacts on academic performance and health.

Abstinence Programs

Educational programs aimed at preventing substance abuse and sexual activity by promoting abstinence as the only effective method.