patientinstruction
nounUK /ˈpeɪʃənt ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
US /ˈpeɪʃənt ɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
A patient instruction is a clear rule that tells someone exactly what to do.
The nurse gave the patient instruction to take the medicine after lunch.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A written note that explains how to care for a sick person.
The doctor handed him a patient instruction sheet before he went home.
3. A step-by-step lesson given slowly so a learner can follow.
The teacher's patient instruction helped the new student tie his shoes.
4. A calm and careful explanation given to someone who is waiting.
With patient instruction, the volunteer showed the visitors where to sit.