Role-play becomes an effective teaching strategy starting at ...

[awywial]

Role-play becomes an effective teaching strategy starting at which developmental level?
 
  a. toddler c. school-age
  b. preschool d. adolescent

Question 2

Therapeutic use of self involves what type of skills by the nurse?
 
  a. verbal communication
  b. nonverbal communication
  c. both verbal and nonverbal communication
  d. primarily technical skills

[yotaSR5]

Answer to Question 1

C
Teaching strategies appropriate for a toddler include play, comfort toys, picture books, and dolls. Teaching strategies appropriate for a preschooler include play, coloring books, and music with audiotapes. For the school-age child, teaching strategies include toys, computer games, and role-play. For the adolescent, teaching strategies include printed material, role-play, and demonstration.

Answer to Question 2

C
The technique that permits the patient to set the pace is the therapeutic use of self. This means the nurse is available, physically and emotionally. It indicates the nurse's willingness and intent to help. The nurse may respond verbally to the patient or provide nonverbal gestures such as head nodding.