The nurse is providing education to the new family. Which question is best?
1. "Do you know how to give the baby a bath?"
2. "You have diapers and supplies at home, right?"
3. "How have your breastfeedings been going?"
4. "How much formal education do you have?"
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Rationale:
1. This is a closed question. Closed questions should be avoided. And bathing is a lower priority need than is feeding.
2. This is a leading question. Leading questions should be avoided.
3. This is an open-ended question about an important physiologic issue. This is the best question.
4. Although the family members' level of educational attainment helps when choosing written materials and words, it is rude to ask outright what education they have had. The nurse has the responsibility to provide adequate teaching for all clients, regardless of their educational level.
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