A Diabetic Nurse Educator Teaches According to the Principles of the Cone

question 23

Multiple Choice

A diabetic nurse educator teaches according to the principles of the cone of experience theory.Which activity planned by this nurse would best demonstrate the concepts in the theory when teaching a patient with diabetes to self-administer insulin injections?

• A) Demonstrate and then allow plenty of practice and return demonstrations.
• B) Find out the client's motivating factors and design rewards that fit these motivators.
• C) Identify the learning styles of individual clients and tailor teaching to his or her style.
• D) Use teaching styles that stimulate all five senses, limiting environmental distractions.

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