The Nurse Is Teaching a School-Aged Client How to Use

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a school-aged client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. Which approach by the nurse is most likely to result in the desired outcome?

A) Providing positive reinforcement after every attempt
B) Explaining that asthma can be fatal if not monitored and treated
C) Telling the client he cannot play until he learns to use the meter correctly
D) Using colloquialisms and slang when describing how to use the meter