Informal teaching takes place under the following conditions (select all that apply):
A.
Anytime
B.
Anywhere
C.
A preset curriculum
D.
Whenever the patient needs information
E.
You notice the patient looking at the dressing on their wound
F.
A scheduled class
ANS: A, B, D, E
Informal teaching can occur anytime or any place, especially when the patient asks for information or when the nurse notices the patient is in need of education.
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