An older patient must learn to administer a medication using a device that requires manual dexterity. The patient becomes frustrated and expresses lack of self-confidence in performing this task. Which action will the nurse perform next?
a. Ask the patient to keep trying until the skill is learned.
b. Provide written instructions with illustrations showing each step of the skill.
c. Schedule multiple sessions and practice each step separately.
d. Teach the procedure to family members who can administer the medication for the patient.
ANS: C
Nurses should be sensitive to patient's level of frustration when teaching skills. In this case, breaking the steps down into individual parts will help with this patient's frustration level.
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