Asked by Natalie Garza on Sep 27, 2024
A nurse is teaching a patient who has low health literacy about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) while giving COPD medications. Which technique is most appropriate for the nurse to use?
A) Use complex analogies to describe COPD.
B) Ask for feedback to assess understanding of COPD at the end of the session.
C) Offer pamphlets about COPD written at the eighth grade level with large type.
D) Include the most important information on COPD at the beginning of the session.
Health Literacy
The degree to which individuals have the ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information needed to make appropriate health decisions.
COPD Medications
Drugs used to manage chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, aimed at reducing symptoms, complications, and improving quality of life.
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
A lung disease characterized by long-term breathing problems and poor airflow, primarily caused by smoking.
- Determine methods for instructing individuals with diverse health issues and educational requirements.
Learning Objectives
- Determine methods for instructing individuals with diverse health issues and educational requirements.