Which of the following teaching methods is most effective for the nurse preparing to teach a patient to self-catheterize at home upon discharge?
A) A list of instructions written at a 6th-grade level
B) A short videotape providing useful information and demonstrations
C) An audiotaped version of discharge instructions
D) A discussion and demonstration between the nurse and the patient
Ans: D
Feedback: The discussion and demonstration method, which provides direct contact and the opportunity to ask questions, is the most effective teaching method. A list of instructions, a videotape, and an audiotape are effective methods of reinforcing teaching after the discussion and demonstration have taken place.
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