After the nurse has completed the teaching session with the client who is learning how to change a dressing, the most appropriate mode of evaluation is:
1. Oral questioning.
2. Observing the client demonstrate the procedure.
3. Listening to the client's responses to questions for cues regarding feelings.
4. Written testing.
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Rationale: Cognitive learning can be evaluated by oral questioning; however, changing a dressing is a psychomotor skill.
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A) the patient's body should be straight and properly supported. B) you should only worry about your own body alignment. C) you should wait to move the patient until the patient can help you. D) ask for direction from your supervisor.
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A. 5 min B. 15 min C. 30 min