Mr. smith, a 57-year-old patient, presents at a health fair asking questions about the age-appropriate health maintenance and promotion considerations he should be concerned about. he stated that he only goes to his physician when he is sick and the last time he saw his physician was 2 years ago when he had a sinus infection.
a. what further assessment does the nurse need to make before designing a teaching plan?
b. what topics does the nurse need to include for mr. smith based on current medical recommendations?
c. design a teaching plan that covers the topics.

After entering a client's room and introducing yourself, you review the client's medical record. the client's name is elizabeth jones, the same name as a client you took care of yesterday. what step should you take to ensure the patient you are treating is the same elizabeth jones referenced in the client's medical record? a. confirm the client's identity with a fellow home health aide. b. ask the client to repeat her name a minimum of two more times. c. call the client's daughter to confirm the client's name is actually elizabeth jones. d. check the client's wrist for a wristband with a patient number and/or bar code that corresponds with the client's medical record.