Question

a nurse is assisting with teaching a client who has a new prescription for a nitroglycerin patch. which of the following actions should the nurse take? (select all that apply) ask the client what they know about the nitroglycerin patch. find out whether the client is able to pay for the medication. determine the client’s ability to apply the patch. check the client’s reading comprehension level. use medical terminology to instruct the client about the patch.

Explanation:

• Ask the client what they know about the nitroglycerin patch: Assessing the client's prior knowledge is a key part of patient education to build on existing understanding.
• Determine the client’s ability to apply the patch: Ensuring the client can correctly apply the patch is essential for the medication to be effective.
• Check the client’s reading comprehension level: This helps in tailoring educational materials (e.g., if there are written instructions) to the client's ability to understand.
• The option "Find out whether the client is able to pay for the medication" is more related to financial counseling or social work, not direct nursing actions for teaching about the patch. "Use medical terminology to instruct the client about the patch" is incorrect as using layman's terms is better for client understanding.

Answer:

• Ask the client what they know about the nitroglycerin patch.
• Determine the client’s ability to apply the patch.
• Check the client’s reading comprehension level.