A client needs discharge teaching regarding the use of a walker before going home.The client's room is small and adjacent to a soda machine and small lounge area.In planning a teaching session,which is the best thing the nurse can do?
A)Wait until just prior to discharge,then do the teaching in the hospital lobby.
B)Close the door to the client's room and make sure there is no clutter on the floor before the teaching session begins.
C)Take the client to a larger area (treatment room,for example)for teaching,then evaluate on the way back to the client's room.
D)Make sure a physical therapist is available to do the teaching and can see the client before discharge.

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Taking the client to a larger area for teaching will provide more space for demonstration and practice with the walker. Evaluating the client on the way back to the room will ensure that they can navigate the hallways and common areas with the walker. It is important to choose a location for teaching that is representative of the client's home environment and not too cluttered or cramped. Waiting until just prior to discharge to do the teaching may not leave enough time for the client to practice and feel comfortable with the walker. Having a physical therapist available is helpful, but not necessary if the nurse has the knowledge and skills to teach the client. Closing the door to the client's room and clearing clutter is helpful but may not be enough space for demonstration and practice.

A Client Needs Discharge Teaching Regarding the Use of a Walker