A teaching plan has been developed by the nurse to educate the mother of a preterm infant on prescribed medications. Before initiating this teaching plan, the nurse should
a. recognize the individual's health beliefs.
b. provide a formal learning setting.
c. ensure that information is generalized.
d. be sure that all care to the patient has been delivered.
ANS: A
Before initiating a teaching plan, the nurse must recognize the individual's health beliefs. Teaching does not require a formal setting. Because health teaching requires the integration of the patient's beliefs, attitudes, values, opinions, and needs, an individualized teaching plan must be developed or a standardized teaching plan must be adapted to the individual's beliefs and needs. Some of the most effective teaching can be done while care is being delivered.
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