PrepU ch9 Teaching and Counseling

When teaching an adult client how to control stress through relaxation techniques, the nurse should proceed on the basis of which assumption concerning adult learners?

The nurse should be able to draw from the previous experience of the client to emphasize the importance of stress reduction

A nurse is conducting a teaching session with a client about heart-healthy nutrition. Which teaching strategy would be appropriate to foster learning in the affective domain? Select all that apply.

Role playing Discussion Printed materials

The nurse must instruct a 35-year-old client with Down syndrome about the use of an albuterol rescue inhaler. Which documentation demonstrates appropriate individualization of the education plan for this client?

Assessed the client's understanding of illness; assessed motor skills and developmental stage; provided clarification

The nurse is discussing the use of the patient-controlled analgesia pump with the postoperative patient. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional education?

"I should not press the button more often than every 3 to 4 hours."

Which client would be the best candidate for the nurse to engage in motivational interviewing?

28-year-old client with elevated blood glucose for 8 months

A client states to the nurse, " I understand that I need a Mesec to me for the treatment of my breast cancer, but I am fearful of learning about the drains I will need to empty." When responding to the client, the nurse will need to address which type of learning?

Affective

A nurse is preparing a teaching session about heart failure for a group of older adults. When planning the session, which action should be important for the nurse to integrate into the session? Select all that apply

Allow for extra time to answer questions Thai in new information with things the group is familiar with Plan sessions that are short in duration Keep outside distractions to a minimum

Before starting the education process, the nurse should determine the preferred learning style, age and developmental level, capacity to learn, motivation level, readiness to learn, and learning needs of the client. How does this help the nurse in the client's health education?

By implementing effective teaching

Which developmental consideration is a nurse assessing when determining that an 8-year-old child is not equipped to understand the scientific explanation of the child's disease?

Intellectual development

A client with a body mass index of 40.3 kg/m2 states, "I know I need to get rid of this fat. I just don't know how." Which is the best assessment for the nurse to make at this time?

Past interventions for weight loss

The nurse has completed teaching. Which client behavior demonstrates understanding within the affective domain?

States, "I feel comfortable using my walker."

A client is reluctant to learn to do finger sticks for home international normalized ratio (INR) monitoring. What is the best statement by the nurse?

Tell me what you know about these tests.

A nurse is educating a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Which example demonstrates cognitive learning by the client?

The client describes signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia.

A nurse is working with the Red Cross to assist a family whose home was destroyed by fire. Which statement is most appropriate to assist with this situational crisis?

" you have had a tremendous loss. What are your plans for shelter tonight?"

Which documentation example best reflects the complexity of client teaching by the nurse?

"Client and spouse taught how to use phone app to count carbohydrates; client return demonstrated carb counting for a hypothetical meal."

The nurse has provided education to a client about home care for an open surgical wound on the lower left extremity. When evaluating learning through the cognitive domain, what statement by the nurse would be appropriate?

"Tell me about what signs of infection you will report to the health care provider."

The nurse is visiting a client who was released from inpatient rehabilitation 6 weeks ago after a 5-month recovery from a motor vehicle accident that left the client immobile. As the nurse enters the home, the client braces hands on the arms of a chair to rise and uses crutches to walk across the room. What is the best response by the nurse?

"You have made an amazing recovery."

The nurse is assisting a client 55 years of age to understand the anatomy and physiology of the heart following a heart attack. What type of learning is taking place?

Andragogy

Which statement about providing client education before discharge is most accurate?

Client education focuses on identified home needs

Which learning domain is the focus for instruction when the nurse educates a new mother about the breast and its role in milk production for feeding the newborn?

Cognitive

The nurse has educated the client on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. This type of teaching best illustrates which learning theory?

Cognitive learning theory

The nurse is preparing to teach a client from Generation X about hypertension. Which teaching approach should the nurse plan to implement?

Demonstrate the MyFoodPyramid phone app, to show the best food choices on a lunch tray.

The nurse is preparing to teach a client from generation X about hypertension. Which teaching approach should the nurse plan to implement?

Demonstrate the my food pyramid phone app, to show the best food choices on a lunch tray

The nurse is caring for a client who has been admitted for a new diagnosis of hypertension. When should the nurse begin client teaching?

During the admission process

A nurse is discussing the benefits of smoking cessation with a client. The nurse informs the client that smoking cessation will reduce the client's risk for cancer, improve respiratory status, and enhance the quality of life. The nurse also shares a personal story of smoking cessation, provides information on other individuals who have successfully quit, and encourages the client to attend a support group for smoking cessation. The client discusses feelings on smoking cessation and verbalizes a desire to quit smoking. What type of counseling did the nurse provide to this client?

Motivational

When a client says, "I don't care if I get better; I have nothing to live for, anyway," which type of counseling would be appropriate?

Motivational counseling

When a client says, "I don't care if I get better; I have nothing to live for, anyway." Which type of counseling would be appropriate?

Motivational counseling

The nurse is preparing to teach a client about post surgical care after a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which factor should the nurse most consider when determining whether the client is ready and able to learn?

Physical condition

When caring for a diabetic client, the nurse notes that the client learns better when practicing the self-administration of the insulin injection alone. In which learning domain does this client's learning style fall?

Psychomotor

A nurse may attempt to help a client solve a situational crisis during what type of counseling session?

Short-term counseling

While applying dressings to a client's wound, the nurse teaches the client about wound care. To promote the most effective teaching-learning relationship with this client, what would be most important for the nurse to keep in mind?

The nurse and client relationship is based on mutual sharing and negotiation.

Well the nurse is caring for a hearing impaired client, and a family member of the client states, " what do you think is the best way to communicate?" What is the best response by the nurse?

Use flashcards and writing pads

The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client with a fractured wrist. Which is the best method to determine whether the client has retained the information taught?

Ask the client to recall after approximately 15 minutes

The nurse is caring for a 70-year-old client with a fractured wrist. Which is the best method to determine whether the client has retained the information taught?

Ask the client to recall after approximately 15 minutes.

The nurse is completing documentation after an education session with a client. Which statement best demonstrates detailed documentation of an effective teaching plan?

Demonstrated cord care to mother, who stated understanding and performed return demonstration using correct technique.

A client diagnosed with type two diabetes has been prescribed insulin therapy in conjunction with an oral agent because the client has been experiencing difficulty controlling blood sugar levels with an oral agent alone. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for this client. Which intervention with the nurse include in the teaching plan to address the psychomotor domain?

Demonstrating the technique for insulin self injection

An older adult client who is recovering from a stroke is scheduled to be transferred to the rehabilitation unit in the morning. The client is tearful and reports feeling lonely and abandoned in the hospital unit. The family visits daily, and flowers and cards are in the room. Documentation in the chart indicates that the client's pastor has been by twice in the past week to visit. Which nursing diagnosis and outcome criteria need to be addressed immediately for this client?

Ineffective Coping; verbalizes support systems.

A 56-year-old client meets with the nurse for education about a recently diagnosed atrial fibrillation. The client verbalizes concerns about being away from work too long and doubts about the necessity of having blood tests every week, as the client has no symptoms. Which is the best motivational statement by the nurse for this client?

"The medicine and blood work can help prevent blood clots, which can lead to strokes. What do you know about warfarin therapy?"

When preparing client teaching materials, how does the nurse best assess a client's preferred learning style?

Ask the client, "Do you learn best by observing, valuing, or doing?"

A client informs the nurse about being committed to quitting smoking to improve health. During discussion, the nurse asks the client "on a scale of 0 to 10, how likely are you to attend a support group?" Which strategy of motivational interviewing is the nurse using with the client?

Assessing importance

A nurse is educating a 4-year-old client about cast care following a tibia-fibula fracture. Which action is not developmentally appropriate to include in the nurse's teaching?

Blocking 30 minutes of time for skill teaching

When caring for a client, the nurse observes that the client enjoys reading books and magazines. In which learning domain does the client's learning style fall?

Cognitive

The parents of a school age child are meeting with the nurse for health promotional education for the child. The child has the following assessment data: A seven-year-old male with diabetes mellitus type one with a hemoglobin A-1 C level of 8.3%, A body mass index of 31.7, and a BMI percentile of 99. What are the most appropriate learning diagnosis for this first session?

Deficient knowledge: imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements, and ineffective health maintenance

The nurse is conducting a teaching session regarding HIV/AIDS for hotel workers in the community. Which nursing actions are appropriate for providing this type of adult learning? Select all that apply.

Identifying the length of the session Beginning with basic concepts about HIV/AIDS Providing adequate lighting and comfortable temperature Identifying the time, place, and content for the next teaching session

Which nursing action is applicable to the psychomotor domain of learning when conducting a teaching session for breastfeeding mothers?

Observing a mother expressing the breast milk

A nurse may attempt to help a client solve a situational crisis during what type of counseling session?

Short term counseling

While the nurse is caring for a hearing impaired client, and a family member of the client states, "What do you think is the best way to communicate?" What is the best response by the nurse?

"Use flash cards and writing pads."

A client is meeting with the nurse to discuss options for smoking cessation. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate for this client?

"What do you see as your biggest hurdle to stopping?"

The nurse is teaching an 80-year-old client how to instill eye drops for glaucoma. The client's daughter asks, "How do you know that my mother understands what to do?" What is the appropriate nursing response?

"When 15 minutes have passed, I will ask your mother to show me how to instill the drops."

A client diagnosed with type 2 diabetes has been prescribed insulin therapy in conjunction with an oral agent because the client has been experiencing difficulty controlling blood sugar levels with an oral agent alone. The nurse is preparing a teaching plan for this client. Which intervention would the nurse include in the teaching plan to address the psychomotor domain?

Demonstrating the technique for insulin self-injection

A nurse is working with an older adult client, educating the client on how to ambulate with the aid of a walker. The nurse notes that the client appears to lack the motivation to learn how to use the device. The client states, "I'm just too old to learn." What would be most appropriate for the nurse to do to motivate this client?

Describe how the walker can improve the client's quality of life.

Which statement made by a client who was recently admitted to the medical unit with a diagnosis of pneumonia indicates a physical inability to learn?

"I am having difficulty breathing."

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client with diabetes. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply

Appropriate use of a glucometer Instructions to follow up with the healthcare provider Meal planning

A client reads the nutritional chart and follows it accurately. The nurse also notes that the client understands the need for a balanced diet and its relationship with a quick recovery. In which domain is the client demonstrating successful learning?

Cognitive

The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client with diabetes. Which information should the nurse include? Select all that apply.

Meal planning Community resources Appropriate use of a glucometer Instructions to follow up with the health care provider

A nurse is educating a client with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Which example demonstrates cognitive learning by the client?

The client describes signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia

The nurse is caring for a client who demonstrates a health literacy concern. The nurse adjusts client teaching in which way?

uses videos, diagrams, and pictures rather than focusing on verbal teaching

The nurse is educating a client regarding a new skill. When evaluating the client's knowledge about the topic covered, which best represents that the client has learned a new skill?

The client organizes materials needed and gives return demonstration.

Which response from the client enables the nurse to determine the effectiveness of a recent medication teaching session for an older adult client who is diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB)?

"I will be taking the TB medication for at least 6 months, because it takes a long time to kill the TB germs."

The spouse of a client who has recently been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease asks the nurse to recommend websites that may supplement the spouse's learning about this diagnosis. How should the nurse respond to the spouse's request?

Identify and recommend some credible websites appropriate to the spouse's learning needs.

What is the most appropriate teaching strategy for the nurse to use for a 1-hour presentation on the prevention of osteoporosis to a group of 30 college-age women?

Lecture/discussion

Which statements made by the nurse would facilitate a teaching session for adult clients? Select all that apply.

"Does anyone have any barriers that would make it difficult to see or hear the audiovisuals?" "This will be a short presentation followed by 15 minutes of questions and answers." "We will have our presentation in this room because it is quieter and has less distractions." "This session will only last for 30 minutes."

A nurse is trying to encourage a client with paraplegia who is depressed and not adhering to the treatment program to join a support group. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

"What do you know about support groups?"

A nurse is educating a four-year-old client about cast care following a tibia fibula fracture. Which action is not developmentally appropriate to include in the nurse is teaching?

Blocking 30 minutes of time for skill teaching

During the health education session at the healthcare facility, the nurse notes that the client is able to recognize, describe to others, and explain the information learned. What is the final learning stage of the client in this case?

Independent use of a new learning

The nurse completed education with a client. Which documentation entry presents the most complete teaching plan?

Printed and verbal information provided on gluten-free diet. Questions answered. Verbalizes understanding. Follow-up scheduled.

A nurse assisting a new mother in the act of breastfeeding represents which form of learning?

Psychomotor

A Chinese client who was previously treated at the health care facility for an open wound has been admitted again because the wound has become gangrenous. It has been identified that the client failed to understand proper wound care. What is the probable reason for the client failing to understand the instruction?

The client belongs to a different culture.

Place the stages of learning in order of progression:

The client reports the first symptom that appears A family member reminds the older adult to take pain relief medication on alternate days The client is now eating three servings of vegetables per day An adolescent organizes a "safe sex" seminar

A nurse is providing teaching to clients in a short-term rehabilitation facility. Which examples are common teaching mistakes made by health care professionals? Select all that apply.

The nurse fails to accept that clients have the right to change their minds. The nurse uses medical jargon frequently when discussing the teaching plan. The nurse ignores the restrictions of the client's environment.

An experienced nurse is educating a client about the client's disease and how best to promote optimal health. The nurse is focusing the education on the cognitive domain of learning. Given this focus, the nurse would incorporate the client's:

critical thinking.

When caring for a client at the health care facility, the nurse observes that the client is having difficulty understanding the health education. Which action is most appropriate?

Assess for cultural differences.

When deciding what information the client needs to meet the learner objective successfully, the nurse is formulating which part of the teaching plan?

Content

The nurse needs to understand the teaching-learning process when administering

educational interventions.

A nurse has permission from the homebound client to educate any of the family members about providing care for the client. Which family member is the most appropriate choice?

A brother who visits daily, does laundry, and cooks all meals for the client

A nurse evaluates whether a middle-age client with chronic back pain has been performing the different exercises and physiotherapy procedures recommended by the physician. What would the nurse most likely use to evaluate the client?

Return demonstration

A client, eager to go home from an acute care facility, calls out to have discharge education completed. The nurse is not able to get to the clients room until an hour later, and finds the client asleep. The clients significant other states, " she will be out for a couple hours after that pain medication." Which of the following best describes what must happen with the education session?

The client is not demonstrating readiness to learn due to the effects of medication

A client is admitted to the health center with chronic diarrhea. When should the nurse begin imparting health teaching about the benefits of proper diet to the client so that the risk of diarrhea is minimized?

When admitting the client

A nurse is showing an older adult client with severe diabetes the correct method of self-administering an insulin injection. What should be the nurse's comment if the client continues making mistakes when learning how to self-administer an insulin injection? Select all that apply.

"Lots of people have the same concern." "You've just about figured out how to give yourself an injection." "Try to angle the syringe a little more this way."

A nurse is showing an older adult client with severe diabetes the correct method of self administering an insulin injection. What should be the nurses, if the client continues making mistakes when learning how to self administer an insulin injection? Select all that apply

"You've just about figured out how to give yourself an injection." " try to angle the syringe a little more this way." " lots of people have the same concern."

As the nurse enters the room to teach the client about self-care at home, the client states, "I am glad you are here. I need some pain medicine. I can't stand it anymore." What is the best action of the nurse?

Have the client rate pain level, and reschedule the teaching session.

An active, otherwise healthy, older adult client presents to the clinic with severe osteoarthritis in both knees. The nurse knows this client does not want to be a burden on the family, and the client remains stoic despite reporting the pain as severe. The client avoids the topic of surgery and attends church weekly. The client's family is supportive of any decisions the client makes regarding health. Which of the assessment data is most important to forming an individualized education plan for this client concerning treatment for osteoarthritis?

Personal perception of health and aging

A home health nurse states to her client, "I am very proud of you. You gave your first insulin injection without a problem. You have done wonderfully and are learning fast." What technique is the nurse using to compliment the client's progress?

Positive feedback

A client who recently underwent a coronary artery bypass graft is taking Furosemide and metoprolol following the procedure. While developing a plan for a heart healthy diet with the nurse, the client states that diet did not contribute to the heart disease and that the client should be fine just continuing to take the medications. According to the Transtheoretical model of change, which stage of change is the client in related to diet?

Precontemplation

A 46-year-old obese client has been diagnosed with hypertension and type 2 diabetes. The client acknowledges the need to lose weight. The client recently visited a local fitness club, obtained a membership, and has signed up for their next water aerobics class. According to the Transtheoretical Model of Change, what stage of change is this client in related to her weight loss?

Preparation

When establishing a teaching-learning relationship with a client, it is most important for the nurse to remember that effective learning can best be achieved through which concept?

The client and the nurse are equal participants.

The nurse is providing instructions to a client about performance of breast self-examination. What learning outcome would be most appropriate regarding this education?

The client will be able to perform proper breast self-examination for breast cancer detection and prevention.

A nurse is reviewing the teaching plan about heart failure with a client. The nurse determines that learning in the affective domain has been achieved based on which client statement?

"I realize now just how important it is to watch how much salt I use"

A nurse is working with a 15-year-old client with sickle cell anemia. The client was started on a new pain management plan today, and the nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of the plan. Which is not appropriate to include in the nursing care?

Asking only the client's parents to be present at the education session

A client reads the nutritional chart and follows it accurately. The nurse also notes that the client understands the need for a balanced diet and his relationship with a quick recovery. In which domain is the client demonstrating successful learning?

Cognitive

A new client comes into the urgent care center with the spouse with a report of severe itchy rash with small blisters on the arms and hands. The nurse is documenting assessment data for the client. What is the nurses best assessment action?

Make an open ended statement to the client to elicit the history of the rash

Which observation during the nursing assessment of a client supports the documentation of a low health literacy?

The client avoids healthcare screenings and seeks care in the local emergency department

When a nurse is planning for learning, who must decide who should be included in the learning sessions?

The nurse and the client

A home health nurse is visiting a 40-year-old client who has had a domino surgery. The client is unable to change his dressing because of obesity. The nurse is to instruct the client spouse on the sterile dressing technique. During the visit, the nurse notes that the spouse has limited abilities due to mental disabilities. One assessment to determine this versus literacy would be:

To assess her reading with WRAT

The spouse of a client who has recently been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's disease asked the nurse to recommend websites that may supplement the spouse is learning about the diagnosis. How would the nurse respond to the spouses request?

Identify and recommend some credible websites appropriate to the spouses learning needs

Which guideline is most important for the nurse to keep in mind when planning to teach an exercise class to a group of older adults?

Allow ample time for psychomotor skills.

The client reports to the clinic as ordered by the primary care provider for counseling on weight loss to improve overall health. The client received printed information in the mail to review before the session, and reports having read through it before the appointment. Which client statement alerts the nurse to a need for clarification and further education?

"I will be doing well if I lose between 5 and 10 lb (2.3 and 4.5 kg) per week."

A nurse caring for clients in a skilled nursing facility assesses client motivation to participate in care. Based on the health belief model, which clients would be most motivated? Select all that apply.

A client who views a disease as a serious threat A client who believes there are actions that will reduce the probability of contracting the disease A client who believes that the risks of taking action against a disease are not as great as the risks posed by the disease itself

A nurse is writing learner objectives for a client who was recently diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Which statement best describes the proper method for writing objectives?

The nurse writes one long-term objective for each diagnosis, followed by several specific objectives.

Which statement describes the person who is likely the most motivated to learn?

A 70-year-old female who is the client's spouse and is learning the care so the client can come

When teaching a client, the nurse notices the client tends to lose focus easily. The nurse would adapt client teaching in which way?

Talk with animation and vocal inflection to stimulate the client aurally.

The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client with an improper bowel movement regimen. Which is the most appropriate method for the nurse to use in teaching this client?

Begin the session with a reference to the client's actual experience.

A nurse is developing a contractual agreement with a client. Which statement is true of a contractual agreement

The contract serves to meet the clients learning outcomes

The nurse is caring for a 60-year-old client with an improper bowel movement regimen. Which is the most appropriate method for the nurse to use in teaching this client?

Begin the session with a reference to the clients actual experience.

A school nurse is discussing bike and outdoor safety measures with a group of Boy Scouts. What type of health education and counseling is the nurse providing to this group of children?

Preventing illness

A nurse is counseling several clients for depression. Four of them do not seem to be improving, which leads the nurse to suggest a referral to a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Which of these clients would be most likely to attend the scheduled appointment?

A 28-year-old female who works nights, is willing to try, and asks about insurance coverage of the appointment

The nurse is planning to provide teaching to a client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. When is the most appropriate time to teach the client?

As the client is sitting quietly, reading a book

The parents of a school-age child are meeting with the nurse for health promotional education for their child. The child has the following assessment data: a 7-year-old male with diabetes mellitus type 1 with a hemoglobin A1C level of 8.3%, a body mass index (BMI) of 31.7, and a BMI percentile of 99. What are the most appropriate learning diagnoses for this first session?

Deficient Knowledge: Imbalanced nutrition: more than body requirements, and ineffective health maintenance.

Which topics would the nurse be most likely to explore with a client with the aim of restoring health? Select all that apply.

Education of a client about living with a suprapubic catheter Postoperative teaching for the client after prostate surgery Orientation to treatment center and staff The medical and nursing regimens and how the client can participate in care

Which diagnosis would best describe a situation in which a parent has a knowledge deficit concerning child safety for a toddler who is currently being treated for burns and was previously treated for a fracture from a fall?

Risk for injury, related to mothers lack of knowledge about child safety

A client, eager to go home from an acute care facility, calls out to have discharge education completed. The nurse is not able to get to the client's room until an hour later, and finds the client asleep. The client's significant other states, "She will be out for a couple hours after that pain medication." Which of the following best describes what must happen with the education session?

The client is not demonstrating readiness to learn due to the effects of medication.

A parish nurse is preparing to provide a health promotion class to a group of adults in the parish. In preparing to meet the learning needs of this group, the nurse recognizes which as a characteristic of an adult learner?

Their readiness to learn is often related to a developmental task or social role.

A nurse is teaching a five-year-old boy who was recently diagnosed with type one diabetes. The clients mother, who is the primary caregiver, informs the nurse of having a fear of needles. What actions are appropriate for the nurse to take to ensure a successful education session? Select all that apply.

Using a doll to demonstrate giving an insulin injection Providing the clients mother with an informational pamphlet about insulin injection Ensuring 20 minutes of uninterrupted teaching time

A client shares with the nurse how much the client appreciates understanding the physiology of breastfeeding. The client states, "I felt very comfortable with what you explained to me, and I feel I will be successful at breastfeeding." In affective learning, this represents the nurse:

creating an atmosphere for discussion of feelings.