Author Question: The patient is a kinesthetic learner. Which teaching method would be best to teach this patient ... (Read 101 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The patient is a kinesthetic learner. Which teaching method would be best to teach this patient about his newly prescribed diet?

a. Have him tell the nurse what foods he should eat.
b. Show the patient pictures of the foods that are allowed and not allowed on his diet.
c. Have the patient plan meals using food models.
d. Give the patient a written description of the diet.

Question 2

A nurse is the leader of a cognitive behavior group. The group helps members learn about and change problematic behaviors. The type of group the nurse is leading is a

a. self-help group c. task group
b. therapy group d. therapeutic group

Dominic · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
A kinesthetic learner learns by doing. The nurse should have the patient plan meals using food modules. The other activities would support the visual and auditory learners.

Answer to Question 2

B
A therapy group helps the members learn about and change problematic behavior. This type of group focuses on emotional and behavioral disorders. A self-help group focuses on a common experience of all members. A task group focuses on the achievement of a specific goal. And a therapeutic group increases the members' coping abilities.