A clinic nurse is documenting in a patient medical record about the pain that brought the patient to seek medical attention. The best description is:

A. Test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.
Testing reading comprehension can be helpful but is not sufficient on its own to assess the patient’s overall learning preferences or needs.

B. Use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.
While hands-on learning is effective, assuming it works best for everyone may overlook individual learning preferences.

C. Ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically. Asking the patient’s learning preferences enables the nurse to tailor education to the patient's strengths.

D. Use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning. Combining all modes without considering the patient's preferences may not be as effective as directly addressing the patient's specific learning style.

A. "Blood not drawn because tests are no longer desired by patient."
This statement is vague and lacks specific details regarding the patient's exact refusal and the communication with the doctor.

B. "Refuses to have blood drawn; says tests are 'useless.' Doctor notified."
This response documents the patient's refusal with their exact words ("useless") and also notes that the doctor has been informed, which is essential for clear, complete documentation.

C. "Doctor notified of failure to draw ordered blood work."
This documentation lacks the reason for the blood draw failure (patient refusal) and omits the patient’s specific wording.

D. "Refuses to have blood drawn. Doctor notified."
Although this documents the refusal and the doctor’s notification, it omits the patient’s exact words, which can provide additional context for the healthcare team.