The nurse is preparing a teaching-learning session on diabetes. The BEST description of this activity is:
a. an interaction between teacher and student
b. a planned interaction promoting behavior change unrelated to maturation or coincidence
c. a student completion of activities assigned by a teacher
d. an exchange of information between teacher and student
B
The teaching-learning process is a planned interaction promoting behavioral change that does not occur as the result of maturation or coincidence. The teaching-learning process is similar to the nursing process because it involves assessment, identification of learning needs (nursing diagnoses), planning, implementation of teaching strategies, and evaluation of learner progress and teaching proficiency.
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1. Heart rate 120. 2. Temperature 96.8?F. 3. Respiratory rate 50. 4. Temperature 99.6?F
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a. Exercise is of very little benefit because the patients are old. b. It is important to disregard their current interests in favor of exercise. c. No physical benefit can be gained without a formal exercise program. d. Adjustments to exercise programs may have to be made to prevent problems.
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a. "I can help you. Will you let me try?" b. "You're still alive, so you can still get help.". c. "You sound very discouraged. What are you planning to do?" d. "I'll arrange transportation so you can come here and tell me about the problem.".