Which of these strategies would BEST assist the nurse in evaluating client learning?
a. giving the client a written test about the content covered
b. requesting a peer to give feedback about the teaching session
c. asking the client questions during and after the session
d. sending a written follow-up questionnaire to the client after discharge
C
The nurse should start with what a client already knows about a topic. Repetition involves reinforcement of designated learning material to assist retention of the material. Increasing the frequency with which a client hears or sees specific content increases the probability that learning will be retained. The nurse can evaluate the client's learning by asking the client questions during and after the session.
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