The nurse would like to promote self-efficacy in a patient. Which of the following should the nurse do to accomplish this goal?
a. breaking the teaching content down into small steps
b. emphasizing the importance of learning a large amount of information
c. explaining that others have learned this in-formation
d. telling the patient this information will im-prove his well-being
A
The concept of self-efficacy is a belief that one will succeed in attempts to change behavior. This concept has a profound effect on motivation. If a patient feels they will not achieve the goals, they will lack motivation to try. To maximize motivation, the nurse should keep the teaching-learning goals realistic, break the content down into small steps that are achievable, and provide feedback on the process.
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