U-Prep Chapter 21: Teacher and Counselor

The nurse is preparing to teach four clients. Which client will the nurse plan to teach using principles associated with gerogogy?

79-year old who has slight cognitive changes Page 484

The nurse has educated the client on the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease. This is an example of what learning theory?

Cognitive learning theory

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

Educational interventions

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 pediatric nurse provides education to numerous clients in her care. Which group of children benefits most from being involved in the teaching-learning process?

School aged children

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. Page 482

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

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. Page 485

An older adult female client who is recovering from a stroke is scheduled to be transferred to the rehabilitation unit in the morning. She is tearful and verbalizes that she feels lonely and abandoned in the hospital unit. The nurse noticed that family visits daily and that there are flowers and cards 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. Page 491-492

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

Intellectual development Page 484

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 Page 493

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

Refer to the American Heart Association website, Demonstrate MyFoodPyramid phone app, to show the best food choices on a lunch tray.

Which statement made by the nurse could effectively assist the nurse to implement a teaching session for adult clients? (Select all that apply.)

"Okay everyone, let us review the benefits of following an exercise program." "I will use the last 15 minutes for questions and answers." "Sorry for the change of venue, the lighting in here is better." "This session will only last for 30 minutes." Page 496-498

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 parent understands what to do?" What is the appropriate nursing response?

"When 15 minutes have passed, I will ask your parent to show me how to instill the drops." Page 483-484

The nurse is assisting a male 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

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

client understanding of illness, motor skills and developmental stage assessed, clarification provided Page 484-485