When teaching children, the nurse should: (Select all that apply.)
a. exclude the children from teaching.
b. encourage parents or caregivers to be present.
c. use age-specific strategies.
d. consider the stages of development.
e. remember that parents are not the targets of the teaching.
ANS: B, C, D
Patient education provided for children should be age specific. Effective patient education involving a child requires the presence of a parent or caregiver, who is likely the target of teaching. Children should not be excluded from the learning session unless exclusion is deemed appropriate by the parent or caregiver; a presentation using an age-appropriate strategy may complement the instructions reviewed with the adult. The stages of development should be explored as the foundation for the choice of educational materials.
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