A patient needs to take daily injections of a blood thinner for 7 days after hospital discharge. The nurse observes the patient's self-administration technique. Administration of a blood thinner constitutes __________ learning
A. affective
B. cognitive
C. motivational
D. psychomotor
D
Affective learning includes the patient's feelings, attitudes, opinions, and values. Cognitive learning includes what the patient knows and understands. A patient's motivation to learn is an important factor; however, a patient's motivation helps to determine if he or she is prepared and willing to learn.
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