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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to incident reporting. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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

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A. "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 nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to incident reporting. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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