In attempting to teach a patient how to clean around the surgical sutures on his abdomen upon discharge to home, the nurse determines that applying the principle of the learner's self-concept would be most effective with this patient
Which of the following is the best example of an application of that principle in this situation?
A) Relating to the patient a story about another patient who failed to properly clean his sutures and the outcome
B) Explaining that failure to properly clean around the suture site could result in serious infection
C) Commenting that learning to properly clean his suture site could give the man skills that would better prepare him for a career in health care
D) Mentioning to the patient that, if he would prefer, he can watch a video on the hospital's website on how to clean around a suture site
D
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