1. What health promotion and health maintenance activities should be encouraged for an individual with COPD?
2. What assessment data would indicate COPD?
3. What assessment data would indicate left-sided heart failure?
4. What assessment data would indicate right-sided heart failure? 5. Describe the effect that smoking has on COPD.
6. Describe reasons why some patients choose not to follow their healthcare provider's orders
7. Identify local organizations and resources that are available to help patients who cannot afford to buy their prescriptions.
8. Identify local organizations and resources that are available to assist patients who need help providing care for a loved one in their home.
9. Discuss the Patient Bill of Rights. Can a patient be forced to see a healthcare provider against his will? Are there circumstances when this can be done?
10. What is the nurse's legal and ethical responsibility toward a patient who refuses to be seen for evaluation and treatment?