A nurse is preparing a teaching plan for a client. When developing this plan, which of the following would the nurse do to improve a client's motivation to learn? Select all that apply
A) Educate the client about his or her disease process.
B) Do not include caregivers in the education process as it is a HIPAA violation.
C) Create an accepting and positive atmosphere.
D) Ignore the client's questions until you are finished teaching.
E) Encourage client participation in goal planning.
Ans: A, C, E
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The nurse can improve a client's motivation by educating the client about his or her disease process, creating an accepting and positive learning atmosphere, and encouraging the client to participate in goal planning.
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