Test Bank for Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession 5th Edition Susan M. DeNisco (All Chapters)

Test Bank for Advanced Practice Nursing Essential Knowledge for the Profession 5th Edition Susan M. DeNisco (All Chapters) Patient engagement includes the actions and initiatives that are the sole responsibility of the patients regarding their own health maintenance and monitoring. A patient is responsible for things such as attending appointments, taking health measurements at home, and adhering to medication regimes. 98. Which of the following is an example of patient guidance? a. Increased self-awareness after reflecting on bad habits b. Education provided about a new medication side effect c. Patient-set agenda for weight loss d. Patient taking medications as prescribed ANS: B Patient guidance requires the provision of advice or education. Patient coaching involves agenda setting, awareness raising, actions and goal setting, and accountability. A patient taking medications as prescribed is an example of patient engagement. 99. A newly diagnosed diabetic patient does not know what types of foods are best to consume to help control his or her disease. An APRN teaches the patient about food choices and options. This is an example of: a. Patient coaching through patient education b. Patient guidance through empathy c. Patient guidance through patient education d. Patient coaching through awareness raising ANS: C This is an example of patient education, a component of patient guidance, since advice or education was provided to the patient. Empathy would be if the APRN provided guidance after a deep understanding of the reasoning for not understanding food choices. Patient coaching does not involve providing education or advice.