Identify actions and behaviors of the nurse, and patient responses, to illustrate each levelsof learning in the matrix. Then describe how the DECs support each illustrative nurse behavior at the BSN-prepared level.

5 Summary of content, concepts, exemplars: PATIENT EDUCATION: Encompasses activities designed to produce learning that alters health behaviors or improves health status.Class Objectives

1.Explain the domains of learning.

2.Summarize selected theories and principles of learning.

3.Discriminate unique approaches to learning for individuals and groups.

4.Justify the use of learning theories for groups across the lifespan.

5.Design an exemplar of evidence-based practice to reduce risk of diabetes complications among a group of older community-dwelling adults.

Complete the ‘Diabetes Teaching Matrix: Group Instruction” attached to this module. Identify actions and behaviors of the nurse, and patient responses, to illustrate each levels of learning in the matrix. Then describe how the DECs support each illustrative nurse behavior at the BSN-prepared level. Submit to the appropriate dropbox.