It Is a Busy Day on the Medical-Surgical Floor,and the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

It is a busy day on the medical-surgical floor,and the nurse must teach a patient ready for discharge about his medications.How can the nurse most efficiently use her time and provide this education?

• A) Write down instructions so the patient can read them at home.
• B) Discuss the information while assisting the patient with his bath.
• C) Educate the patient about his medications as each one is given.
• D) Follow up with the patient after discharge with a phone call.

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