A nurse is admitted to a psychiatric unit.The staff expresses frustration with her because they have explained her medication regimen several times,and yet,when she leaves the unit with a pass,she fails to follow it.The staff believe that,as a nurse,she should be able to understand what is expected.The nurse's failure to follow the regimen indicates:

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What is evident from the response is that she lacks health literacy or the capacity to obtain,process,and understand basic health information and services.Using a Health Literate Care Model involves weaving health literacy strategies into care by assuming that patients do not understand their health conditions or what to do about them,and then,subsequently assessing patients' understanding.For example,a nurse who is an expert clinician in a specialty practice area,when diagnosed with a serious chronic illness,may not have the appropriate background to make informed healthcare decisions.

A Nurse Is Admitted to a Psychiatric Unit