Nursing NUR101 Lecture 3: Patient Education
15 Apr 2020
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People going home with more complex health issues People now expect information due to the accessibility of internet. People often want to take more ownership than in previous generations. In primary health care settings, nurses are often the main source of information about health promotion and illness prevention (p324) What can you anticipate teaching about as a nurse. Optimizing quality of life with impaired functioning. Teaching is most effective when it addresses the learner"s needs, learning style, and capacity. (p292) Teach client / family information they need to make informed decisions regarding their care. Evaluate the impact of client education on client outcomes. It is easy to identify the need for teaching when patients request information. However, in some cases, the need for information may be less apparent. You must observe and listen carefully to determine patient" needs (p293) May need to know as much as the person you are providing care to.
