Because a person may learn best in a particular manner, to improve patient education, the nurse should:

test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.

use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.

ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically.

use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

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.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. wrings her hands and paces around the room while denying that she is upset.
This example reflects incongruence. The patient's body language (pacing, wringing hands) suggests anxiety or distress, which does not match her verbal denial of being upset.

B. states she is comfortable while she frowns, and her teeth are clenched.
This example also reflects incongruence. Her facial expression and clenched teeth contradict her statement of comfort, indicating her communication is not aligned.

C. is tearful and slow in speech when talking about her husband's death.
This example reflects congruence. The patient’s verbal expression and nonverbal cues are aligned, indicating that her communication is consistent with her emotions.

D. smiles and laughs while speaking of feeling lonely and depressed.
This example reflects incongruence. Smiling and laughing contradict the verbal expression of loneliness and depression, indicating a mismatch in her communication.

A. saving the extra time it would take to mail the information. B. verifying that the patient understands the information. C. acting in a cautious way to avoid charges of negligence. D. testing the patient's intelligence and memory.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Saving the extra time it would take to mail the information.
The purpose of asking the patient to repeat information is not about saving time but to ensure accurate understanding.

B. Verifying that the patient understands the information.
Asking the patient to repeat the information confirms that they understood it correctly, which is essential in promoting effective communication and preventing misunderstandings.

C. Acting in a cautious way to avoid charges of negligence. While caution is involved, the primary purpose is to ensure understanding rather than legal protection.

D. Testing the patient's intelligence and memory.
This is not a test of intelligence or memory but rather a verification of understanding.

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