DQ11 Nurse Role and Scope

please answer the following questions. Each question must have at least 3 paragraphs and you must use at 3 least references (APA) included in your post.

Additionally, you are expected to reply to two other students and include a reference that justifies your post. Your reply must be at least 3 paragraphs.

1. Describe the characteristics of patient-centered care AND the importance of each characteristic.

2. You are taking care of an 80 African-American year old male patient in a medical surgical unit who was hhospitalized with congestive heart failure. He is being discharged with multiple medications and home health care. Describe the steps you would take to provide patient education including cultural considerations.

3. Describe how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your education on the scenario stated in question 2.

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Nursing Roles and Scope

Question 1

Several characteristics are associated with patient-centered care. One of the attributes is respect for the values and preferences of the client. Such respect ensures that the interests and expressed needs of a client are addressed regardless of what the physician thinks is best for the client.

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