Community / public health nursing · practice question
The community health nurse at a public health clinic is being evaluated for community health nursing and communicable disease reporting. Assessment data include a home visit reveals no working smoke detectors and medications stored on the floor. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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