At the completion of a teaching session, the nurse wants to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction. In a situation where the client was learning a bandaging technique, which would be the most effective evaluation?
1. Shared by the nurse and client
2. A return demonstration by the client
3. When the nurse is satisfied that the client can complete the technique
4. If the wound heals
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Both the client and the nurse should evaluate the learning experience. The client can tell the nurse what was helpful and provide a demonstration that shows mastery of the skill. The nurse needs to evaluate whether the client has an understanding of the rationale behind the technique.
Rationale 2: Using only the return demonstration is one sided. The evaluation is of the bandaging technique, and it may or may not be covering a wound.
Rationale 3: Focusing on the nurse's satisfaction with the client's performance is one sided.
Rationale 4: The evaluation is of the bandaging technique, and it may or may not be covering a wound.
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