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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to interprofessional communication. Assessment data include UAP reports the client fell in the bathroom. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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"The nurse does not need to know about changes unless the provider asks.""I will stop my medications when I feel better.""I do not need to report mild symptoms unless they become unbearable.""I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."

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D. "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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The charge nurse on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to interprofessional communication. Assessment data include UAP reports the client fell in the bathroom. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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