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Directions: For this discussion board, consider the following scenario and answer the attached questions within your assigned discussion group. Present a short teaching plan for the patient in the scenario Scenario- Juan M is a 68 year old patient with newly diagnosed heart failure. He does not speak any English and has not understood any of your communication techniques so far. His primary discharge medication is digoxin (Lanoxin ®) 0.25 mg po daily. As his healthcare provider, your focus is making sure that he understands why he is taking this drug, correct dosing and scheduling of the medicine, and how to recognize potential toxicity Questions: 1. What factors would you consider when assessing Mr. M.'s learning needs? 2. List 3 to 5 resources you could use to promote communication with Mr. M about his drug therapy. 3. Which of those resources do consider most likely to be effective and why? Teaching Plan Summary for Mr. M. 1. Learning need (what does he need to know). 2. Content to be taught (list topics to teach): 3. Teaching/learning strategy (how will you teach Mr. M?); 4. Evaluation (how will you assess his understanding of the lesson). Note: You will likely have to look up digoxin (Lanoxin) in your texts to adequately develop this teaching plan.

Answer 1

1, Cultural preference is important for a patient-nurse relationship. consider patient needs, and understanding of his disease condition, medication use, dose and duration, side effect, precautions, interaction, complications, etc.
2, -Use simple, short, phrase words
-Speak in a moderate voice
-Have good eye contact and smile on your face.
-Respect their language and give preference.
-Explain about medication with interpreter help.
-Use education material and equipment for easy understanding.
-Avoid long explanations and slang words through an interpreter to avoid misunderstanding.
3, Communication through an interpreter makes the patient comfortable to understand with their own language. It can be effective. Evaluate the patient understanding with interpreter help by asking simple questions regarding patient medication use, dosage, and followup.