The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a 51-year-old woman diagnosed with urinary retention secondary to multiple sclerosis. The nurse will teach the patient to self-catheterize at home upon discharge
What teaching method is most likely to be effective for this patient?
A) A list of clear instructions written at a sixth-grade level
B) A short video providing useful information and demonstrations
C) An audio-recorded version of discharge instructions that can be accessed at home
D) A discussion and demonstration between the nurse and the patient
Ans: D
Feedback:
Demonstration and practice are essential ingredients of a teaching program, especially when teaching skills. It is best to demonstrate the skill and then give the learner ample opportunity for practice. When special equipment is involved, such as urinary catheters, it is important to teach with the same equipment that will be used in the home setting. A list of instructions, a video, and an audio recording are effective methods of reinforcing teaching after the discussion and demonstration have taken place.
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