The patient is a kinesthetic learner. Which teaching method would be best to teach this patient about his newly prescribed diet?
a. Have him tell the nurse what foods he should eat.
b. Show the patient pictures of the foods that are allowed and not allowed on his diet.
c. Have the patient plan meals using food models.
d. Give the patient a written description of the diet.
C
A kinesthetic learner learns by doing. The nurse should have the patient plan meals using food modules. The other activities would support the visual and auditory learners.
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