A nurse is caring for a patient who requires discharge teaching. When performing patient teaching, the nurse should do which of the following?
A) Sit near the patient.
B) Stand over the patient.
C) Sit far from the patient.
D) Allow time for the patient to absorb information.
E) Present several pieces of information at once.

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When performing patient teaching, the nurse should sit near the patient and allow time for the patient to absorb information. Standing over the patient or sitting far from the patient can create a power dynamic or make the patient feel uncomfortable. Presenting several pieces of information at once can overwhelm the patient and make it difficult to retain the information.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Requires Discharge