Which is the highest priority concern for the nurse who is educating the homeless patient about medications, appointments, and therapies for management of diabetes?

A. Psychomotor learning refers to learning that involves physical skills and is less relevant when educating a patient about managing a chronic condition like diabetes, especially in this case.
B. Developmental stage refers to a patient’s cognitive and physical development, but this may not be the highest concern for an adult patient with diabetes.
C. Health literacy is critical in this case because the patient needs to understand the instructions for medication, therapy, and appointments to manage their diabetes effectively. Homeless patients may face barriers in accessing information or understanding it fully, so ensuring the patient has a clear understanding is a priority.
D. Motivation is important, but addressing health literacy (ensuring the patient understands the information) is likely a more immediate concern, as lack of understanding could prevent motivation from having an effect.

A. Return Demonstration involves the patient demonstrating the skill they have learned, which is useful for teaching practical skills but does not provide a space for discussing personal or sensitive topics.
B. One On One Discussion is the best method for discussing personal or sensitive topics. It provides privacy, individualized attention, and a safe environment for patients to express concerns.
C. Group Discussion allows for the exchange of ideas but may not be the best setting for personal or sensitive topics due to the presence of multiple individuals.
D. Lecture is more of a didactic, one-way method of teaching and doesn’t foster open discussion of sensitive topics.