The nurse is evaluating the responses of clients to teaching sessions. Which of the following is an example of an evaluation of a client's attainment of a cognitive skill?
a. "Client explains that the medication should be taken with meals."
b. "Client looks at the surgical incision without prompting."
c. "Client uses crutches appropriately to go up and down stairs."
d. "Client dresses self after breakfast."
A
The client who is able to explain that the medication should be taken with meals is demonstrating attainment of a cognitive skill.
The client who is able to look at the surgical incision without prompting is demonstrating at-tainment of affective learning.
The client who uses crutches appropriately is demonstrating attainment of a psychomotor skill.
The client who dresses himself or herself after breakfast is most likely demonstrating attainment of psychomotor learning.
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