A nurse is assessing a patient before developing a teaching plan.What questions or statements will best obtain data on this patient related to health literacy? (Select all that apply.)
A) Have you missed appointments because you misunderstood the instructions?
B) How well are you able to read?
C) How would you look for information on your diagnosis?
D) Tell me how you compare two similar products?
E) What would make you go to the emergency department?

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Health literacy is not just the ability to read; it also includes the ability to understand instructions on prescription drug bottles, appointment slips, medical education brochures, doctor's directions and consent forms, and the ability to negotiate complex health care systems.Asking questions related to missing appointments, looking for information, comparing products, and making decisions would yield good information on the state of this patient's health literacy.Reading level is important but is not the best indicator.

A Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Before Developing a Teaching