To evaluate the woman's learning about performing infant care, the nurse should:
a. Demonstrate infant care procedures.
b. Allow the woman to verbalize the procedure.
c. Observe the woman as she performs the procedure.
d. Routinely assess the infant for cleanliness.
C
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A Demonstration is an excellent teaching method, but not an evaluation method.
B During verbalization of the procedure, the nurse may not pick up on techniques
that are incorrect. It is not the best tool for evaluation.
C The woman's ability to perform the procedure correctly under the nurse's
supervision is the best method of evaluation.
D This will not ensure that the proper procedure is carried out. The nurse may miss
seeing unsafe techniques being used.
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