You are taking care of a couple postbirth who are very eager to learn about bathing techniques that they can use for their newborn. Which teaching technique could the nurse use to facilitate parents learning about giving a bath to their newborn infant?
a. Provide direct, step-by-step demonstration to each parent separately to foster individual retention and comprehension.
b. Present information to parents prior to discharge so that the information will be current.
c. Have each parent bathe the newborn each time the infant comes to the room and provide commentary after the skill repetition.
d. Demonstrate bathing techniques on the newborn infant with parents in attendance.
ANS: D
Demonstration of bathing techniques is a form of role modeling that would enhance teaching and learning outcomes. Presenting the information at the time of discharge will not allow for identification of concerns and/or evaluation of whether the skill has been acquired. Although it may be advantageous to have each parent bathe their newborn, this action would not be advised in terms of time management and safety related to maintenance of core temperature.
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