A nurse is developing an education plan for a client with schizophrenia. Which method would the nurse use to be most effective?
A) Engaging the client with trial-and-error learning
B) Having the client write down information after directly being given the correct information
C) Asking the client questions that encourage the client to guess at the correct answer
D) Using visual aids that are very colorful and full of descriptive graphic images
Ans: B
Evidence indicates that people with schizophrenia may learn best in an errorless learning environment in which they are directly given correct information and then encouraged to write it down. Asking questions that encourage guessing is not as effective in helping them retain information. Trial-and-error learning also is avoided. Visual aids can supplement verbal information, but these aids should have simple information stated in simple language. Overcrowding the visual material or incorporating images that draw attention away from important content should be avoided.
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