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Metfan725 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nursing faculty member is teaching a class of second-degree students who have an average age of 32. What is important to remember when teaching adult learners?

A) A focus on the immediate application of new material
B) A need for support to reduce anxiety about new learning
C) Older students may feel inferior in terms of new learning
D) All students, regardless of age, learn the same

Question 2

A diabetes nurse educator is teaching a client, newly diagnosed with diabetes, about his disease process, diet, exercise, and medications. What is the goal of this education?

A) To help the client develop self-care abilities
B) To ensure the client will return for follow-up care
C) To facilitate complete recovery from the disease
D) To implement ordered teaching and counseling

Melissahxx · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Adults need to be taught differently. Andragogy, the study of teaching adults, is based on several principles. One of those is that most adults' orientation to learning is that new material should be immediately applicable.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
The basic purpose of educating and counseling is to help clients and families develop the self-care abilities (knowledge, attitude, skills) needed to maintain and improve health.