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c. “I plan to make sure your vitals are documented immediately.”
d. “I might record the vitals later once my other tasks are complete.”
e. “I could document your vitals after I finish checking other patients.”

5. The nurse explains dietary restrictions prior to a procedure. How should this be conveyed?
a. “You must avoid eating or drinking anything after midnight.”
b. “You should refrain from eating and drinking starting this evening.”
c. “You might want to avoid food or drink tonight to prepare for surgery.”
d. “You are suggested to stop all food intake at least 8 hours before surgery.”
e. “You could stop eating an hour before the procedure, but earlier is better.”

Discharging Patient

Assisting patient during discharge procedure

a. Below are five situations. Respond to each situation by using a sentence with a modal of necessity

(need to, must, or have to). Use these modals to give recommendations, make arrangements, or

provide instructions. Number 1 has been done for you.

Situations Responses
1. A patient is unsure about their follow-up "You must attend your follow-up appointment to
appointment for catheter care. Explain why they ensure the catheter is functioning properly and to
should attend and what will be done during the check for any signs of infection."
appointment.

2. A family member asks how to take care of the
patient at home, particularly regarding their
oxygen therapy and medication schedule.

3. The patient has an antipyretic medication that
needs to be taken every 6 hours to manage their
fever. Give specific instructions.

4. The patient’s room lighting is dim, which could
make it difficult to use a walker safely.
Recommend improvements to the lighting.

5. A patient has stitches on their abdomen from
surgery that need to be kept dry during bathing.
Advise on how to care for them.

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