The nurse is evaluating the comprehension of a client's knowledge of the administration of Lovenox, an anticoagulant. Which method provides the best feedback?
A) Having the client explain the medication and injection site
B) Having the client demonstrate the injection technique on an orange
C) Having the client watch the nurse prepare the medication and administer it
D) Having the client prepare the syringe and independently administer the injection
D
Feedback:
Having the client prepare the syringe and independently administer the injection is the "show back" portion of learning comprehension because it includes demonstrating the skill. By independently demonstrating, the nurse is able to evaluate the knowledge base and skill. Having the client watch the nurse administer the medication is in the teaching process. Having the client explain the medication and injection site or administer the injection into an orange demonstrates parts of the skill but does not allow the nurse to evaluate the entire skill.
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