The nurse is planning discharge teaching to a client with a ...

[anjilletteb]

The nurse is planning discharge teaching to a client with a diabetic wound. Which is the priority action for the nurse prior to initiating teaching with this client?
 
  A) Asking the client to state what is known about the current dressing changes
  B) Teaching the client how to take blood sugars
  C) Assessing the client's ability to self-administer insulin
  D) Determining the client's reaction to being a diabetic

Question 2

The nurse asks the client to repeat the information taught during the discharge teaching session. The client states, I have forgotten everything you just said. Which action by the nurse would is appropriate at this time?
 
  A) Writing down and repeating the information as the nurse teaches
  B) Having the client wait to ask questions until after the presentation
  C) Assigning another nurse to provide the teaching for the client
  D) Asking the client their preferred learning strategies

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Nurses need to provide client education that will ensure the client's safe transition from one level of care to another and make appropriate plans for follow-up education in the client's home. Discharge plans must include information about what the client has been taught before transfer or discharge and what remains for the client to learn to perform self-care in the home or other residence.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

It is important for nurses to evaluate their own teaching and the content of the teaching program, just as they evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions for other nursing diagnoses. The nurse should not feel ineffective as a teacher if the client forgets some of what is taught. Forgetting is normal and should be anticipated. Having the client write down information, repeating it during teaching, giving handouts on the information, and having the client be active in the learning process all promote retention.