Because a Person May Learn Best in a Particular Manner

question 29

Multiple Choice

Because a person may learn best in a particular manner, to improve patient teaching, the nurse should:

• A) ask the patient whether he learns best visually, aurally, or kinesthetically.
• B) use a hands-on approach, because it works best for most people.
• C) test the patient's reading comprehension before using visual handouts.
• D) use a combination of the three modes of learning to enhance learning.

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Definitions:

Physiological

Related to the functions and processes within living organisms and their parts.

Belongingness

The human emotional need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it is family, friends, colleagues, or within a community.

Esteem

The respect, admiration, and confidence an individual has in themselves; a fundamental human need for feeling valued and validated.

Safety

The state of being safeguarded against or not prone to causing harm, peril, or damage.