A nurse is asked about the goal of patient education.What is the nurse's best response? The goal of educating others is to help people

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The goal of educating others about their health is to help individuals,families,or communities achieve optimal levels of health.Although all state Nurse Practice Acts acknowledge that patient teaching falls within the scope of nursing practice,this is the nurse's standard,not the goal of education.Patient education helps patients make informed decisions about their care and become healthier and more independent,not dependent.Nurses provide patients with information needed for self-care to ensure continuity of care from the hospital to the home.

A Nurse Is Asked About the Goal of Patient Education