The nurse is caring for a patient who was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) last year who has a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus. The patient has recently been placed on prednisone for treatment. Which patient statement indicates that the medication teaching was successful?
A) "I can eat canned vegetables."
B) "I can take this medication on an empty stomach."
C) "I do not need to monitor my blood sugar more frequently while on this medication because I take pills for my diabetes."
D) "I will take the ordered dose at the same time every day."
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q3: A nurse is caring for a patient
Q4: A patient with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
Q5: In providing care to a patient who
Q6: The nurse is providing health education to
Q7: The nurse correlates an increased risk of
Q9: The nurse develops the nursing diagnosis "Altered
Q10: The nurse provides education to a patient
Q11: A patient recently diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis
Q12: A patient with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is
Q13: The nurse provides care for a patient
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents