The patient is scheduled for a colonoscopy at 10 AM today. The effectiveness of the nurse's teaching for this procedure is verified by the following statement by the patient:
1. "I know that the lighted tube he will use will help the doctor look at my tumor and he might take a small piece of tissue to look at in the lab."
2. "I know that light on the tube will help to cure my cancer for me."
3. "I know colonoscopy is very painful and embarrassing and I hope no one sees me in that position."
4. "My daughter is coming in to see me today. I am glad to be looking forward to something pleasant."
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Effective teaching may be evaluated by patient statements referring to correct concepts.
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