The nurse has planned a discharge teaching session with an Asian patient to evaluate his ability to change a dressing. The patient speaks very little English. How might the nurse effectively achieve this goal?
A) Ask the patient to repeat the instructions.
B) Write the procedure out for the patient.
C) Demonstrate the dressing change to the patient.
D) Have the patient demonstrate the dressing change.
Ans: D
Feedback: The nurse may assess if learning has occurred by having the patient demonstrate the procedure. The nurse can evaluate how effective the teaching session was and make the necessary adjustments.
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