When the nurse is about to give instructions for discharge, the nurse notices that the television is on and the patient is eating a meal. What is the best action for the nurse to take to ensure that the patient's discharge teaching is understood?
A)Review all important discharge teaching while in the room.
B)Ask whether the patient has any questions about the discharge.
C)Inform the patient that the instructions are on the discharge sheet.
D)Arrange another time with the patient to review the discharge teaching.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To ensure the patient fully understands the discharge instructions, it's best to arrange another time when the patient is not distracted by the television or eating. This ensures the patient's full attention and promotes better understanding and retention of the information.

When the Nurse Is About to Give Instructions for Discharge