Asked by Seymone Simmons on May 22, 2024
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The nurse is evaluating the need to refer a patient with osteoarthritis for a home care visit to be sure the patient can function in accomplishing daily activities independently. What is the nurse's first priority?
A) Determine if the patient has had home visits before and if the experience was positive.
B) Check the patient's ability to bathe without any assistance the next day.
C) Have the patient demonstrate the learned skills at the end of the teaching session.
D) Arrange a physical therapy visit before the patient is discharged from the hospital.
Osteoarthritis
A type of arthritis that occurs when flexible tissue at the ends of bones wears down.
Home Care Visit
A visit by healthcare professionals to a patient's home to provide medical services and support.
Daily Activities
The routine tasks and engagements that an individual participates in on a day-to-day basis.
- Assess the impact of various teaching and intervention approaches on enhancing patient results.
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Jamee CescelyMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
To begin the assessment of adherence, it is first important to clarify with the patient (a) their beliefs and perceptions about their health risk status, (b) their existing knowledge about cardiovascular disease risk reduction, (c) any prior experience with health care professionals, and (d) their degree of confidence with controlling the disease. The other actions allow evaluation of the patient's short-term response to teaching.
Learning Objectives
- Assess the impact of various teaching and intervention approaches on enhancing patient results.
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