The nurse is planning to instruct a patient on self-administration of insulin. It is documented in the chart that the patient is a kinesthetic learner. Which of the following methods should the nurse use to instruct this patient?
a. Show pictures of various methods to administer insulin.
b. Have the patient listen to a lecture on insulin administration.
c. Ask the patient to watch a videotape on insulin administration.
d. Have the patient handle the supplies needed for insulin administration and practice the technique on an artificial surface.
D
Showing pictures and watching a videotape would support the visual learner. Listening to a lecture would support the auditory learner. Handling the supplies and practicing the technique would support the kinesthetic learner.
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