Identify the outcomes and importance of the Patient Self-Determination Act, enacted in 1991, by discussing patient self-determination through advanced directives, a living will, durable power of attorney, and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) as a means for preventing ethical dilemmas.

Review Readings and Power Points Week 1
Distinguish between the concepts of adherence to a therapeutic regimen and health literacy
Explain the variables that affect learning and apply them to the teaching–learning process
Use the nursing process as a framework for care of the patient with self-care deficits or with impaired physical mobility.
Review modes of communication in nursing and describe components of SBAR communication.
Discuss practices that improve quality and safety and ensure the use of evidence-based practices within the health care system. Explain the effect of quality care, safety, and evidence-based practice.
Define health and wellness in your own words. Now give the exact definition. Explore the Web site for Healthy People 2030. Identify five items that will impact the wellness of our society.
Discuss behavioral competencies and characteristics of professional nursing practice and the nurse’s role as a collaborative member of the interprofessional health care team.
Define the characteristics of critical thinking, the critical thinking process, and clinical decision making.
Identify the outcomes and importance of the Patient Self-Determination Act, enacted in 1991, by discussing patient self-determination through advanced directives, a living will, durable power of attorney, and physician orders for life-sustaining treatment (POLST) as a means for preventing ethical dilemmas.
Define an ethical dilemma related to health care. Identify strategies that can be implemented in this ethical decision making.
Explain the importance of examining individual cultural bias as it relates to the care of your patient and their family.
Give an example of preparing the learning environment. Differentiate between formal and informal teaching opportunities. Give an example of when you would know a patient is ready to learn about their discharge instructions. I will you ensure that the patient understood your instructions? How will you know that they will need further teaching?

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