The teach-back method is used to ensure patients' understanding of their care plan. Which of the following statements is NOT an example of the teach back method?

A. Transforming collected data into needed information; this is a key function of nursing informatics, as it focuses on converting raw data into useful information for patient care.

B. Improving and ensuring patient confidentiality; nursing informatics is heavily involved in enhancing and safeguarding patient confidentiality through information management practices.

C. Outlining training standards for non-healthcare professionals; while nursing informatics may provide education and training to healthcare professionals, developing standards for non-healthcare professionals typically falls outside its primary scope.

D. Enhancing data security and patient privacy; ensuring data security and protecting patient privacy are fundamental responsibilities of nursing informatics.

A. I have gone over a lot of information about the importance of exercising regularly. Do you understand? This statement asks if the patient understands but does not prompt the patient to explain their understanding in their own words, which is key to the teach-back method.

B. I understand that your partner could not come with you today. What will you tell your partner about the changes we made to your medicines today? This is an example of the teach-back method because it requires the patient to articulate what they have learned in a way that they can share with someone else.

C. I want to make sure I explained it correctly. Can you tell me in your words how you understand the care plan which just explained to you? This is a classic example of the teach-back method as it directly asks the patient to explain their understanding, allowing for clarification and confirmation of comprehension.

D. I have discussed a lot of information about your planned surgery. In your own words, please tell me what I talked about? This statement uses the teach-back method effectively by asking the patient to summarize the information in their own words.