What is the most appropriate teaching strategy for the nurse to use for a 1-hour presentation on the prevention of osteoporosis to a group of 30 college-age women?
A) Role play
B) Lecture/discussion
C) Demonstration
D) Test taking
Ans: B
Feedback:
Lecture/discussion is appropriate for this topic, audience, and group size. A lecture is a formal presentation of information by a teacher to a group of learners. This format is most effective when communicating facts.
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