Nurses doing patient education often use motivators for learning with patients who are struggling with behavioral changes necessary to adhere to a treatment regimen. What is one motivator the nurse might use with a young adult?
A) A learning contract
B) A star chart
C) A point system
D) A food-reward system
Ans: A
Feedback: Using a learning contract or agreement can also be a motivator for learning. Such a contract is based on assessment of patient needs; health care data; and specific, measurable goals. Young adults would not respond well to the use of star charts, point systems, or food as reward for behavioral change. These types of motivators would work better with children.
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