Which of the following statements BEST describes the teaching—learning process?
a. It follows the distinct order of the nursing process, with each step of the process separate and without repetition.
b. It requires formal blocks of learning time that are planned during the shift.
c. It is a continuous activity that occurs during hospitalization and beyond.
d. It ends at the point of discharge.
C
In the teaching-learning process, the steps of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, goals, interventions, and evaluation) may occur simultaneously and repetitively. The teaching-learning process is a dynamic, continuous activity that occurs throughout the entire hospitalization and may continue after the patient has been discharged.
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