A 43 year old is diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus after being admitted to the hospital with an infected foot wound. When applying principles of adult learning, which teaching strategy by the nurse is most likely to be effective:
a) Discuss the importance of blood glucose control in maintenance of long term health
b) Demonstrate the correct method for cleaning and redressing the wound to the patient
c) Assure the patient that the nurse is an expert on management of diabetes complications
Ans: b) Demonstrate the correct method for cleaning and redressing the wound to the patient
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