The nurse is explaining to a school-age child the need to soak the hands twice a day to help with an infection. Which teaching should the nurse provide that would be appropriate for the patient's cognitive level?
A) "You should soak both hands to get them clean.".
B) "You need to stay in bed while your hand soaks.".
C) "Would you like to sit in the chair or stay in bed to soak your hand?"
D) "I know your favorite show is on right now, but we need to soak your hand now.".
C
Feedback:
Before anyone can be cared for at home, teaching will be required so the family understands the illness and principles of care. Because the patient is a school-age child, the nurse should provide choices so that the patient has a sense of control over the situation. Soaking both hands may or may not be medically necessary. Telling the patient to stay in bed or soaking the hands now does not provide the patient with a sense of control and may lead to resistance or nonadherence to medical treatment.
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