Patient Teaching

Question 1

What are the purposes for client teaching?

Answer 1

Patient right to be informed
Patient right to participate in decision making regarding health
Legal and professional responsibility

Question 2

What is the purpose of client teaching according to ANA?

Answer 2

Identifies client teaching as an independent nursing function

Question 3

Purpose of client teaching according to JC?

Answer 3

Sets guidelines and standards for client teaching

Question 4

What is the purpose of empowerment?

Answer 4

Encourage independence/autonomy
Allows for informed choices
Improves quality of life
Decreases hospital admissions