A nurse is implementing a community health education program at a local church. Which of the following educational principles should the nurse implement when providing this education?
a. Refer to trustworthy sources
b. Use an active voice
c. Create the best learning environment
d. Accentuate the positive health behaviors of the participants
ANS: C
The environment must be conducive to learning for educational programs to be effective. The environment should be free of distractions and consistent with the message. The other strategies may assist with the educational program, but are not one of the major educational principles dis-cussed in the textbook.
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