A patient had a stroke and must use a cane for support. A nurse is preparing to teach the patient about the cane. Which learning objective/outcome is most appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching plan?
a. The patient will walk to the bathroom and back to bed using a cane.
b. The patient will understand the importance of using a cane.
c. The patient will know the correct use of a cane.
d. The patient will learn how to use a cane.
ANS: A
Outcomes often describe a behavior that identifies the patient's ability to do something on completion of teaching such as will empty a colostomy bag or will administer an injection. Understand, learn, and know are not behaviors that can be observed or evaluated.
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