The nurse has important information to share with a parent who has brought his child to the emergency department. The nurse discovers that the parent, who appears very anxious, has just learned his son will require surgery
What is the most effective teaching approach in this situa-tion? a. One-on-one discussion
b. Preparatory instruction
c. Demonstration instruction
d. Group instruction
A
The one-on-one discussion allows the nurse the opportunity to present information informally, providing the parent with the opportunity to ask questions and share concerns. This would be the most effective teaching approach in this situation as it gives the parent the opportunity to express concerns and ask questions.
The preparatory instruction allows the nurse the opportunity to provide information about pro-cedures and helps clients anticipate what will happen. This is not an appropriate intervention ini-tially.
Demonstration instruction helps teach psychomotor skills and is not the most effective teaching approach in this situation.
Group instruction is an economical way to teach information to several clients; however, this would not be an effective teaching approach in this situation.
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