A nurse is asked by a co-worker why patient education/teaching is important. Which statements will the nurse share with the co-worker? (Select all that apply.)
a. "Patient education is an essential component of safe, patient-centered care."
b. "Patient education is a standard for professional nursing practice."
c. "Patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice."
d. "Patient teaching is documented and part of the chart."
e. "Patient education is not effective with children."
f. "Patient teaching can increase health care costs."
ANS: A, B, C, D
Patient education has long been a standard for professional nursing practice. All state Nurse Practice Acts acknowledge that patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice. Patient education is an essential component of providing safe, patient-centered care. It is important to document evidence of successful patient education in patients' medical records. Patient education is effective for children. Different techniques must be used with children. Creating a well-designed, comprehensive teaching plan that fits a patient's unique learning needs reduces health care costs, improves quality of care, and ultimately changes behaviors to improve patient outcomes.
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