A patient with newly diagnosed diabetes is being discharged from the hospital. The patient will be going to an outpatient diabetic center to learn more about diet, exercise, disease management, and insulin administration
Which statement made by the patient indicates that effective teaching can take place? a. "I don't want to get sick again so I will do what is needed."
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 bet-ter."
A
Generally teaching and learning begin when a person identifies a need for knowing or acquiring an ability to do something. Focusing on hospital food, finding a cure, and not taking medications because feeling better indicate the patient is not motivated to learn at this time.
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