The nurse has completed a teaching session for a client with a tracheostomy. Documentation of the session should include which of the following?
1. Language
2. Supplies required
3. Client's questions
4. Need for additional teaching
4. Need for additional teaching
Rationale:
The parts of the teaching process that should be documented in the client's chart include the need for additional teaching. Documenting the client's language is not necessary as it should already be in the nursing history. Supplies required for teaching are not documented. Client's questions are not documented, but the client's understanding at the end of the session is documented.
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