The nurse is teaching a school-aged client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. Which approach by the nurse is most likely to result in the desired outcome?
A)Providing positive reinforcement after every attempt
B)Explaining that asthma can be fatal if not monitored and treated
C)Telling the client he cannot play until he learns to use the meter correctly
D)Using colloquialisms and slang when describing how to use the meter

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A)A sense of achievement is very important to school-aged children, and rewarding and reinforcing behavior is most effective. Scare tactics and negative reinforcement are not appropriate. Nurses should use clear, concrete language to enhance understanding.
B)A sense of achievement is very important to school-aged children, and rewarding and reinforcing behavior is most effective. Scare tactics and negative reinforcement are not appropriate. Nurses should use clear, concrete language to enhance understanding.
C)A sense of achievement is very important to school-aged children, and rewarding and reinforcing behavior is most effective. Scare tactics and negative reinforcement are not appropriate. Nurses should use clear, concrete language to enhance understanding.
D)A sense of achievement is very important to school-aged children, and rewarding and reinforcing behavior is most effective. Scare tactics and negative reinforcement are not appropriate. Nurses should use clear, concrete language to enhance understanding.

The Nurse Is Teaching a School-Aged Client How to Use