Because a person may learn best in a particular manner, to improve patient education, the nurse should:
test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.
use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.
ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically.
use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning.
The Correct Answer is C
A. Test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.
Testing reading comprehension can be helpful but is not sufficient on its own to assess the patient’s overall learning preferences or needs.
B. Use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.
While hands-on learning is effective, assuming it works best for everyone may overlook individual learning preferences.
C. Ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically. Asking the patient’s learning preferences enables the nurse to tailor education to the patient's strengths.
D. Use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning. Combining all modes without considering the patient's preferences may not be as effective as directly addressing the patient's specific learning style.
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Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. Actions of the nurse are appropriate since his neighbor is his confidante, and the neighbor has assured him the information provided will not be shared. Confidentiality must be maintained regardless of assurances from others; sharing patient information outside a professional context is a violation of privacy.
B. Nurse has not violated the confidentiality of the patient because the patient is terminal; sharing this information will not harm the patient. Confidentiality must be maintained regardless of the patient's condition. Privacy and confidentiality are ethical requirements for all patients, terminal or otherwise.
C. Nurse is actively promoting nursing as a profession, and it is important to share information that might encourage others to pursue a nursing career. While promoting the profession is valuable, using a patient’s personal information is inappropriate and unprofessional. There are ethical ways to promote nursing without breaching confidentiality.
D. Nurse has violated the confidentiality of the patient by discussing personal information about the patient with his neighbor. Sharing patient information with someone who is not involved in the patient’s care violates HIPAA and confidentiality standards. This action is unprofessional and unethical.
Correct Answer is B
Explanation
A. Saving the extra time it would take to mail the information.
The purpose of asking the patient to repeat information is not about saving time but to ensure accurate understanding.
B. Verifying that the patient understands the information.
Asking the patient to repeat the information confirms that they understood it correctly, which is essential in promoting effective communication and preventing misunderstandings.
C. Acting in a cautious way to avoid charges of negligence. While caution is involved, the primary purpose is to ensure understanding rather than legal protection.
D. Testing the patient's intelligence and memory.
This is not a test of intelligence or memory but rather a verification of understanding.