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Health Literacy
The degree to which an individual can find, understand, and make informed health care-related decisions.
Substandard Health Literacy
A level of health literacy that is below standard, indicating individuals may struggle to understand health information.
Importance of Health Literacy in Nursing
Nurses must educate patients at a level they understand, using clear language and avoiding jargon.
Patient Education
The process of providing information to patients to help them make informed health decisions.
Assessment of Patient Knowledge
Evaluating the patient's understanding of specific safety risks to provide appropriate education.
Statistics on Health Literacy
As of last year, 88 percent of American adults have a substandard health literacy level.
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