NursingNursing PracticeConcepts for Nursing PracticePractice Set 8Self-management
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The nurse is developing a plan of care for a newly diagnosed hypertensive patient who is being discharged on medications and given the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet to follow. What statement by the patient signals to the nurse that the patient is motivated to learn?
"I am sure the medications will help to bring down my blood pressure."
"I can't wait to try the new recipes, and I'm hopeful I will lose weight."
"Do I really need to follow the diet and take medications?"
"I have my parents to blame for this. They both have high blood pressure."
The nurse is assessing a patient's readiness to be discharged and ability to manage care at home. What is the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask to determine the patient's learning needs before planning teaching activities?
"What are your hobbies and occupation?"
"What do you need to know before you go home from the hospital?"
"Do you have any cultural or religious beliefs that you would like incorporated into your plan of care?"
"What were your grades and learning style when you were in school?"
The nurse planning care for a patient realizes that which acute medical event requires self-management?
Prenatal care
Depression
Diabetes
Femur fracture
An 8-year-old child is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which nursing intervention best promotes self-efficacy for the parents to help the child follow the prescribed treatments?
Ask parents to list all possible triggers for asthma
Requesting a spacer for the metered dose inhaler
Suggest the parents enforce a strict exercise regimen
Recommend replacing carpeting in the home with wood flooring
When developing a plan of care to promote self-management, which patient is least likely to be affected by depression?
55-year-old employed female
35-year-old Hispanic male
40 year old with 5th grade education
42 year old with private insurance