Which of the following best describes why health education in the community is more effective than health education in a hospital or clinic?
a. Being in the patient's home emphasizes the importance of the teaching.
b. It is easier to focus on the nurse's words and demonstrations outside of health settings.
c. The setting is familiar and comfortable to participants.
d. There are too many interruptions in hospitals and clinics.
ANS: C
There can be interruptions and distractions anywhere, including in a patient's home. In the community, the setting is familiar and comfortable.
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