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A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to renal impairment. Assessment data include the client reports worst headache of life with neck stiffness. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?

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Correct answer

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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