Which statements by the nurse indicate a good understanding of patient education/teaching? (Select all that apply. )

A) "Patient education is a standard for professional nursing practice."
B) "Patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice."
C) "Patient education is an essential component of safe,patient-centred care."
D) "Patient education is not effective with children."
E) "Patient teaching can increase health care costs."
F) "Patient teaching should be documented in the chart."

Question

Sydni Patterson · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A,B,C,F, Explanation :  Patient education has long been a standard for professional nursing practice.Practice acts acknowledge that patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice.Patient education is an essential component of providing safe,patient-centred care.It is important to document evidence of successful patient education in patients' medical records.Patient education is effective for children;different techniques must be used for teaching children.Creating a well-designed,comprehensive teaching plan that fits a patient's unique learning needs reduces health care costs,improves the quality of care,and ultimately changes behaviours to improve patient outcomes.

Definitions

Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Related questions