A Measure of a Patient's Ability to Read, Comprehend, and Act

question 20

Multiple Choice

A measure of a patient's ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions is:

• A) Health literacy
• B) Ethnicity
• C) Medical training
• D) Disparity

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Definitions:

Parents/Guardians

Adults who are responsible for the care, protection, and upbringing of children, including those appointed by legal authority.

Communications

The process of exchanging information, ideas, or feelings through verbal or nonverbal means.

Systematic Crisis Plan

A calculated and comprehensive approach designed to respond to and manage crises effectively.

Prevention Efforts

Initiatives or actions taken to reduce the likelihood of the occurrence or recurrence of harmful behaviors or events.