Speak loudly if the patient wears hearing aids.

After teaching a patient how to change the dressing on his abdomen, how can you best evaluate his understanding?

Rationale: Demonstration confirms the patient can perform the task correctly, ensuring understanding.

Your nurses' station has handouts about different diseases. What must you determine before giving the handout to a patient?

Rationale: Ensuring accuracy, appropriate language, and readable level ensures the handout is effective and understandable for the patient.

Which is an example of appropriate documentation of patient teaching?

A. Teaching done on diabetic foot care.
B. Instructed on washing and drying feet, inspecting for open or reddened areas, and toenail care by a podiatrist.
C. Instructed on washing and drying feet, inspecting for open or reddened areas, and toenail care by a podiatrist. Verbalized understanding and demonstrated correctly.
D. Answered questions correctly on appropriate care of feet due to his diabetes. States he will go to a podiatrist to have his toenails clipped.

Rationale: Detailed documentation, including patient understanding and demonstration, is appropriate for teaching records.

Do not assume an interpreter will be needed. Always ask the patient if he or she wants an interpreter.

Rationale: Respecting patient preferences ensures effective communication.

Start with the most complicated part of the teaching plan and explain it carefully, gradually reducing it to simple ideas.

Rationale: Starting with simpler concepts builds a foundation for understanding complex ideas.

Study Guide for Fundamentals of Nursing Care: Concepts, Connections & Skills - Patient Teaching