Multiple Choice
An 85-year-old patient with chronic health problems is being considered for placement in a long-term care facility after discharge from the hospital. What purpose does the cost-effective nursing strategy of patient teaching help to achieve?
A) Providing reasonable expectations from health care
B) Giving the patient a sense of control over illness
C) Preventing complications of chronic illness
D) Increasing patient satisfaction with care
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