The nurse is demonstrating to the patient how to put on antiembolism stockings
In the middle of the lesson, the patient asks, "Why have my feet been swelling?" The nurse stops and responds to the patient, adhering to which of the following teaching principles? a. Timing
b. Setting priorities
c. Building on existing knowledge
d. Organizing teaching materials
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A The nurse who stops a demonstration of applying antiembolism stockings to answer a patient's question is following the teaching principle of timing. If the patient has a question, it is important to answer the question right away, so the focus can return to the task being taught.
B Setting priorities is important to conserve the time and energy of the patient and nurse. The nurse who stops to answer a question is not setting priorities.
C A patient learns best on the basis of preexisting cognitive abilities and knowledge. This situation is not an example of building on existing knowledge.
D Organizing teaching material means that the nurse considers the order in which to present the information. This is not an example of organizing teaching materials.
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