What is the major determinant of the content of a teaching ...

[tsand2]

What is the major determinant of the content of a teaching session?
 
  1. What the nurse likes to teach
  2. The learning objectives
  3. What is written about the topic in a nursing textbook
  4. The time to teach

Question 2

A client had a mastectomy yesterday. Today, the nurse must teach this client exercises to promote function on the operative side. When should this teaching occur?
 
  1. Before administering pain medication, so the client is still alert.
  2. Whenever the client expresses a desire to learn, despite pain status.
  3. Approximately 30 minutes after administering pain medication.
  4. Immediately after administering pain medication.

[coyin]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The major determinant is the set of learning objectives chosen. The nurse's preference in teaching is not a consideration. Although what information is available and the time to teach are important, they should be considered as the objectives are written.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Pain decreases ability to concentrate, so the nurse should provide intervention for pain before teaching. If the medication is administered and allowed to work for 20 to 30 minutes, the client is more likely to be attentive and receptive to teaching.

[tsand2]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[peter]

Excellent