A 63-year-old patient is uncertain whether she can self-inject her medication. Which would be most likely to be an effective strategy at this time?

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The nurse should consider the learning style of the individual patient. For example, some people learn best by practice or hands-on experience. The nurse should also have appropriate teaching aids. In the first session, giving the patient a syringe to handle while the nurse administers the next injection helps the patient's readiness to learn. Starting a new teaching session with details, teaching the patient how and why to rotate injection sites, and sharing information about care of the injection site after the medication administration may overwhelm the patient and create a barrier to learning.

A 63-Year-Old Patient Is Uncertain Whether She Can Self-Inject Her