Question

The nurse provides teaching about a scheduled procedure to a mail client who was admitted for diagnostic testing to determine the extent of metastasis of his cancer. An hour later the client asked the nurse for information about the schedule procedure. What action should the nurse implement?

A. Reassure the client that whatever the outcome, he will be able to cope with the result.

B. Remind the client of the instructions that were provided an hour ago

C. encourage the client to take deep breaths and to avoid thinking negative thoughts.

D. Repeat the client teaching and leave written instructions for the client.

Answer 1

The nurse should repeat the client teaching and leave written instructions for the client.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should implement option D: Repeat the client teaching and leave written instructions for the client.

It is common for patients to forget or not fully retain information after being taught about a procedure, especially when they are under stress or receiving a lot of information in a short amount of time. By repeating the client teaching, the nurse can reinforce the information and ensure that the client understands the schedule for the procedure. Leaving written instructions also provides a reference for the client to review.