While applying dressings to a client's wound, the nurse teaches the client about his wound care. To promote the most effective teaching-learning relationship with this client, what would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?
a. Nurses barter knowledge of medication with the client for compliance.
b. The nurse and client relationship is based on mutual sharing and negotiation.
c. Nurses are experts who generously bestow knowledge upon clients.
d. Nurses have control over the client because of their knowledge and expertise.
Answer: b. The nurse and client relationship is based on mutual sharing and negotiation.
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