Asked by Pavithran Manivael on May 02, 2024
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After the nurse implements a teaching plan for a newly diagnosed patient with hypertension, the patient can explain the information but fails to take the medications as prescribed. What is the nurse's next action?
A) Reeducate the patient, because learning did not occur because the patient's behavior did not change.
B) Assess the patient's perception and attitude towards the risks associated with not taking their anti-hypertensives.
C) Take full responsibility for helping the patient make dietary changes.
D) Ask the provider to prescribe a different medication, because the patient does not want to take this medication.
Teaching Plan
A detailed document prepared by educators outlining objectives, strategies, activities, and assessment methods for a specific educational session or course.
Hypertension
A condition characterized by consistently high blood pressure levels, which can lead to serious health issues like heart disease and stroke.
Anti-hypertensives
Medications used to lower high blood pressure.
- Identify and address barriers to patient adherence to treatment plans.
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Learning Objectives
- Identify and address barriers to patient adherence to treatment plans.
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