A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes is being discharged from the hospital. She will be going to an outpatient diabetic center to learn more about diet, exercise, disease management, and insulin administration
Which of the following statements made by the patient indicates that effective teaching can take place? A. "I am thankful that my doctor figured out what was wrong with me because I don't want to get sick again."
B. "I am so happy to be going home so I don't have to eat hospital food anymore."
C. "I will be glad when they find a cure for diabetes."
D. "I don't think I will need to take insulin for very long because I already feel better."
A
Generally teaching and learning begin when a person identifies a need for knowing or acquiring an ability to do something. Teaching is most effective when it responds to a learner's immediate needs. The teacher identifies these needs by asking questions and determining the learner's interests.
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