When teaching children, the nurse should: (Select all that ...

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When teaching children, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. exclude the children from teaching.
  b. encourage parents or caregivers to be present.
  c. use age-specific strategies.
  d. consider the stages of development.
  e. remember that parents are not the targets of the teaching.

Question 2

The nurse is to teach an 84-year-old Spanish-speaking patient newly diagnosed with diabetes how to self-administer insulin. The patient has hearing and visual impairments. In order to be effective as a teacher, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. assess reading level and learning style.
  b. determine readiness to learn.
  c. use family members as interpreters.
  d. provide written instruction in English.
  e. place the patient in group classes.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D
Patient education provided for children should be age specific. Effective patient education involving a child requires the presence of a parent or caregiver, who is likely the target of teaching. Children should not be excluded from the learning session unless exclusion is deemed appropriate by the parent or caregiver; a presentation using an age-appropriate strategy may complement the instructions reviewed with the adult. The stages of development should be explored as the foundation for the choice of educational materials.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B
Before health care teaching sessions for adults, assess reading level, learning styles, and readiness to learn. Family members should not be used as interpreters of specific medical information to maintain the patient's right to privacy and to avoid possible misinterpretation of medical terminology. Access to interpretation or translation for deaf and limited English proficiency (LEP) patients is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which mandates equal rights for people regardless of race, color, or national origin. Use photos, drawings, or video to enhance understanding. A patient whose cultural beliefs and values are considered is more likely to demonstrate compliance. Patients with learning disabilities or cognitive alterations need individualized instruction geared to their special needs.

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