The nurse manager understands that the three Ps associated with client education are philosophy, priority, and performance. Effective client education programs start with a shared philosophy that such programs are worth the investment
Evidence of a philosophic commitment to client teaching is best represented by: a. Investing time and energy in teaching clients.
b. Developing teaching skills among the nursing staff.
c. Assuming that clients lack the knowledge they need.
d. Having a teaching checklist on clients' charts.
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A philosophy that patient education is an investment with a significant positive return is one of the three Ps of a successful consumer education focus. Money invested in teaching is money well spent.
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