A New Graduate Nurse Was Working with a Nurse Mentor

Multiple Choice

A new graduate nurse was working with a nurse mentor during the first three months of employment. On one of the first days working alone, the graduate nurse is assigned to care for a client with a new tracheostomy and must provide teaching to the client as well as the client's spouse. This nurse is not familiar with the teaching aspect. The best action for the nurse is to:

A) read the policy and procedure manual before the teaching session.
B) ask for a different assignment until the nurse feels comfortable with this one.
C) do the best the nurse can by remembering what was taught in nursing school.
D) ask the nurse mentor to assist with the teaching after reviewing the procedure.