A nurse is using basic educational principles when conducting an effective educational program. Which of the following principles would the nurse most likely be using? (Select all that apply.)
a. Use a clear, succinct style
b. Use an active voice
c. Refer to Internet sources
d. Use aids to highlight key points
e. Repeat information several times
ANS: A, B, D
Using a clear, succinct style, active voice, and using aids to highlight key points are all basic ed-ucational principles that should be used by the nurse. Reliable sources must be used, and infor-mation found on the Internet is not always reliable. Repeating information is not an education principle.
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