When nurses are teaching a client, they may use a discovery/problem-solving approach. An example of this would be:

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The discovery/problem-solving approach is a collaborative approach where both the nurse and the client share information and discuss future actions. The client is encouraged to discover and solve problems on their own. This approach is different from simply questioning the client about their health beliefs (A) or what they have discovered (D), as it involves mutual information sharing and decision-making. While the client deciding the action is necessary (B) is important, it is not indicative of the discovery/problem-solving approach.

When Nurses Are Teaching a Client, They May Use a Discovery/problem-Solving