A patient will be discharged home with a Foley catheter in situ and has been provided with a leg bag. The nurse has consequently provided education on the techniques for managing the catheter and leg bag
How should the nurse best evaluate the effectiveness of this health education?
A) Ask the patient directly if he understands the management of the leg bag.
B) Reiterate the correct management techniques for the patient in summary.
C) Ask the patient to demonstrate and describe the necessary techniques.
D) Clearly answer any questions that the patient may have about the management of the leg bag.
C
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B) immediately before or with a meal.
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D) intravenously with the assistance of a home health nurse.