When the nurse teaches a skill such as self-injection of insulin to the patient, what is the best way to set up the teaching/learning session?
a. Provide written pamphlets for instruction.
b. Show a video, and allow the patient to practice as needed on his own.
c. Verbally explain the procedure, and pro-vide written handouts for reinforcement.
d. After demonstrating the procedure, allow the patient to do several return demonstra-tions.
ANS: D
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