A male patient with a neurological injury is learning how to feed himself.Which method should the nurse implement to best facilitate learning?

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To best facilitate patient learning,the nurse provides verbal instructions while demonstrating feeding techniques to explain each step,provide insight,and clarify directions.A vivid portrayal of feeding techniques appeals to visual learners,and the nurse reinforces the mental image with narration.Showing a video demonstration alone would not meet the needs of the patient for support and encouragement.Depending on the nature of the injury,the hand tremors can be permanent; so the patient needs to learn self-feeding with hand tremors.All required equipment for self-feeding should be provided to determine which is best for the patient because self-feeding with inadequate equipment can set up the patient for failure.In addition,some pieces of equipment such as a knife and fork are meant to be used simultaneously as needed.

A Male Patient with a Neurological Injury Is Learning How