Research has shown that which of the following nursing skills is best strengthened through the use of concept mapping? (Select all that apply.)
1. Client teaching related to health and wellness topics
2. Evaluation of client outcomes in regards to nursing care
3. Identification of patterns in the client's health assessment data
4. Recognition of relationships among the client's various health issues
5. Planning specialized nursing interventions to meet a client's health needs
6. Facilitating assessment data collection through observation and communication
ANS: 2, 3, 4, 5
Concept mapping significantly improved students' abilities to see patterns and relationships as well as to organize, plan, and evaluate nursing care. Client teaching and assessment collecting are not markedly affected by concept mapping.
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