When a nurse conducts preoperative teaching for a client, which of these educational principles is MOST important?
a. Focus on correct medical terminology.
b. Begin the sessions the day before surgery.
c. Give the client and family a test following the sessions.
d. Use more than one teaching medium.
D
Teaching methods selected in a preoperative teaching situation depend on the nursing assessment of the client. The instruction should begin as early as possible, usually as soon as the procedure is scheduled. For most clients, a one-to-one session that includes the clients' family is preferable because the nurse can personalize the information (e.g., include information about some of the sights, sounds, or feelings that the client is likely to experience). Using a variety of teaching materials (e.g., charts, pictures, brochures) reinforces the verbal information; simple written instructions can also be useful.
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