Therapeutic regimen

The patient will effectively manage the therapeutic regimen. 

Fhtient verbalizes importance of complying with the prescribed therapeutic regimen. 

Educating the Patient and Family The patient and family must understand the prescribed therapeutic regimen. It is not uncommon for patients to stop taking a prescribed drug because they feel better. A detailed plan of teaching helps to reduce the incidence of this problem. 

The expected outcomes for the patient may include a reduction in anxiety, an optimal response to therapy, management of adverse reactions, and an understanding of and compliance with the prescribed therapeutic regimen. 

The patient verbalizes an understanding of the therapeutic regimen modalities and the importance of continued follow-up testing. 

Educating the Patient and Family The nurse explains die therapeutic regimen and adverse drug reactions to the patient and family. The type of information included in the teaching plan will depend on the drug and the reason for its use. It is important to emphasize die importance of following the recom-... 

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