Which statement by the patient demonstrates health literacy?
A) "I speak and understand little English but will do what I am told."
B) "I will take my medications after I ask the nurse a few questions."
C) "I have not taken my prescribed antibiotics because I can't read the labels."
D) "I stopped my medications when I started feeling better."

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Health literacy is the ability to understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate healthcare decisions.There are multiple barriers to health literacy that include lack of understanding the language being spoken to the patient,decreased communication between patient and healthcare provider,lack of resources for the patient,and lack of understanding the need for healthcare and engaging in risky behaviors.Taking medication as prescribed after asking the nurse questions to clarify information demonstrates health literacy.Health teaching cannot be effective if either or both the patient and nurse cannot communicate effectively in the same language.If the patient is unable to read the prescription labels or understand the need for the medications to continue feeling well,then this can negatively impact decision making regarding healthcare.

Which Statement by the Patient Demonstrates Health Literacy