20 - Patient Education

Question 1

Domains of Learning

Answer 1

Cognitive
Affective
Psychomotor

Question 2

Ability to learn

Answer 2

Emotional capability
Intellectual capability
Physical capability
Developmental stage

Question 3

Teaching approaches
Telling
Selling
Participating
Entrusting
Reinforcing

Answer 3

Telling the nurse outlines the task to be done in the patient’s role and gives instructions provides no opportunity for feedback.

Selling entails two way communication. Specific feedback is given to the patient who learns successfully.

Participating involves setting objects and becoming involved in learning process is together. The patient helps decide context and the nurse guides and consoles the patient with pertinent information.

Entrusting period provides the patient with the opportunity to manage self care. Nurse observes the patient’s progress

Reinforcing. Use of a stimulus to increase the probability of a response