Patient Education

The 32-weeks-pregnant woman who presents with genital lesions is diagnosed with herpes simplex virus-2. The nurse prepares a patient information handout for which medication for this patient?

The nurse is teaching a woman ways to prevent mastitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that more teaching is needed?

The physical therapist trained a patient with stress incontinence how to perform pelvic floor muscle (Kegel) exercises. Which statement by the patient suggests more education is needed?

The very low birth weight infant was born at 0.9 kg and now weighs 1.3 kg. The neonate is on full feeds receiving 24 kcal/oz formula with a daily kcal goal of 120 kcal/kg/day. The patient eats every 3 hours around the clock. How many milliliters does the nurse administer with each feeding? Enter your answer using a whole number.

The nurse is reviewing a patient’s medications during discharge. Which further education can the nurse provide regarding spironolactone when the patient asks, “I thought that I took a furosemide pill for my water?”

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to the patient who is scheduled for a total knee replacement next Tuesday at 1000. The nurse instructs the patient to have no solid food after which time?

On the complete blood cell count with differential, the nurse notes the patient has an elevated number of eosinophils. The nurse explains to the patient that eosinophils become elevated due to which causes? Select all that apply.

The nurse elevates the legs of the patient with congestive heart failure who has significant dependent edema. Which rationale does the nurse give the patient for this intervention?

The patient with chronic renal failure has been prescribed erythropoietin. The nurse informs the patient the drug has which intended effect?

The patient is being discharged from hospital on total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Which information does the nurse include in discharge teaching?

The American Cancer Society recommends the patient's initial cervical cancer screening occurs at which time?

The patient is being evaluated for obstructive sleep apnea. For which test does the nurse prepare the patient?

The patient with dementia has experienced unintentional weight loss of 20 pounds due to decreased food intake. The patient's caregiver asks the nurse about nutritional drinks and shakes. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The single parent of the child with a severe developmental disorder confides in the nurse that caring for the child is becoming impossible to do alone. Which actions by the nurse are most appropriate? Select all that apply. 

The parents of a 6-month-old baby are introducing solid foods into the baby's diet and would like to know which foods are appropriate. How does the nurse respond?

The 18-year-old woman with anorexia nervosa has just learned she is pregnant. Which nursing intervention is appropriate?

The patient has Stage I pressure ulcers on her heels bilaterally. The patient's husband asks the nurse if he can massage her feet. Which is the most appropriate response by the nurse?

About which expected side effect does the nurse educate the patient prescribed colchicine for treatment of gout?

The patient presents to the primary care clinic complaining of painful itching between his toes. Examination reveals scaling skin, areas of maceration between the toes, and some fissure formation. The nurse plans care to provide education about which diagnosis?

The patient presents to the women’s health clinic with complaints of itching and burning on urination with a white, curd-like vaginal discharge. The provider reports the cervix appears normal on exam. The nurse prints patient information for which medication course?

Which statement does the nurse include in discharge teaching to the parents of the 9-year-old who underwent tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy?

The nurse is providing safety teaching to the woman who has just tested positive for human chorionic gonadotropin. Which statement by the woman indicates the teaching was successful?

The baby requires phototherapy for moderate hyperbilirubinemia, but the baby’s mother wants to breastfeed. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The patient with a sore throat has tested positive for group A beta-hemolytic Streptococcus pyogenes. The nurse educates the patient to complete the entire course of antibiotics in order to prevent which complications? Select all that apply.

The nurse is providing discharge education to the patient with acute laryngitis. Which information does the nurse include?

Which instruction does the nurse provide to the patient with recurrent otitis externa infections?

The nurse is providing medication teaching to the mother of a 4-year-old patient with recurrent otitis media infections who requires daily instillation of antibiotic drops into the ear. Which action indicates effective teaching?

The school nurse is creating a health pamphlet to send home with the students prior to summer break on how to prevent otitis externa. Which information does the nurse include on the cause of otitis externa?

The nurse is educating the 2-year-old patient’s parents on how to instill ear drops to treat acute otitis media. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

The patient has been prescribed amoxicillin for the treatment of sinusitis. The patient states, “I thought I just had a cold. I don’t want to take antibiotics for a cold.” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

The patient has been ordered to wear a Holter monitor for the next 24 hours. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching about the test?

The nurse is creating a presentation on rickets in the community. The nurse focuses on which group of individuals for this teaching?

The patient with kidney failure is scheduled to undergo the placement of a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Which instruction does the nurse give the patient?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the patient who will be discharged with a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Which statement indicates a need for further teaching?

The woman with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who has a high CD4 count is concerned her fetus may be infected with the virus. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

After failing to experience symptom relief from other antidepressants, the patient is prescribed a tricyclic antidepressant. The nurse instructs the patient to expect which side effect? 

The nurse provides which instruction to the patient prescribed incentive spirometry following lower limb orthopedic surgery? 

The nurse is providing education to the patient with an ileostomy. Which statement by the patient suggests additional education is needed?

The elderly patient with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, arthritis, diabetes, and improving cellulitis is being discharged home after a stay in a sub-acute care facility. The caregiver asks the nurse about the patient's risk for falls. The nurse reviews the patient's medical history for which risk factors for falls? Select all that apply.

Which information does the nurse provide to the patient with epilepsy who has been prescribed phenytoin?

Which statement by the patient recently diagnosed with Crohn's disease indicates more teaching is needed? 

At which age does the nurse instruct the parent to bring the child in to the clinic for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine?

Which sport does the nurse recommend to the child with osteogenesis imperfecta who is interested in physical fitness?

A high school wide receiver suffered substantial head trauma during a tackle. The school nurse is concerned about concussion. The nurse provides which information to the adolescent and parents? Select all that apply.

The patient is seeking dietary information on the difference between macronutrients and micronutrients. Which statement by the nurse is appropriate?

The women in the fertility clinic states, “I read an article that said I should increase my omega-3 fatty acid intake to improve my chances of conceiving. Which foods should I eat?” The nurse responds with which foods? Select all that apply.

The mother of a six-year-old child brings the child to the pediatrician requesting treatment for nocturnal enuresis. The nurse prepares information for the mother about which treatment?

The nurse is educating the patient with a spinal cord injury on safe wheelchair use. Which important features does the nurse emphasize to the patient? Select all that apply.

The nurse recommends removal of which items from the home of the patient who will be discharged home in a wheelchair? 

The older adult patient recently diagnosed with a spinal cord injury and limited mobility is referred to a physical therapist to discuss using a wheelchair for increased mobility. The patient asks the nurse, “Do I really have to see the physical therapist? I broke my leg as a kid and used one then.” Which response by the nurse is appropriate?