The nurse completes client teaching about medication self-administration. Which does the nurse ask the client to do for evaluation of the client's psychomotor ability?
1. Prepare a weekly diet plan.
2. Perform glucose monitoring.
3. Explain a medication's purpose.
4. Discuss feelings about self-care.
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2. Psychomotor skills include thinking and physical actions, so the nurse asks the client to test for blood glucose. This requires the client to prepare the site, prepare the glucometer, perform the fingerstick, analyze the blood sample, and follow through on the results.
1 and 3. Preparing a meal plan and explaining a medication demonstrate cognitive skills.
4. Discussing feelings demonstrates the client's emotional self-awareness.
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