Which teaching approach should the nurse use to teach a toddler about coughing and deep breathing?
A) Showing a videotape
B) Demonstrating the technique
C) Discussing the importance of coughing
D) Playing a game with coughing and breathing
D
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Teaching an activity such as deep breathing by having the child imitate the action is an effective teaching method because it presents the activity as a game. Videotapes, demonstration, and discussion are not effective teaching strategies with this age group.
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