A patient who underwent a carotid endarterectomy asks a nurse about care for his neck incision. The patient informs the nurse that he is an auditory learner. The nurse determines that the patient will learn best by
1. Watching while the nurse performs incision care.
2. Reading a pamphlet about how to perform incision care.
3. Opening the dressing and applying ointment to the incision.
4. Listening to the nurse's verbal instructions about care of the incision.
ANS: 4
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