When teaching a patient about her plan of care, which action will confirm for the nurse that learning has taken place?
a. Ask the patient if she understands the information.
b. Have the patient repeat the information learned.
c. Allow the patient to take the lead.
d. Let the patient evaluate her own level of learning.
ANS: B
Have the patient repeat information back, show a procedure, or follow through on a behavior to determine how well she has learned the material.
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