1. Assess client’s level of knowledge regarding positive self-Interventions with Client will be able to demonstrate skills learned for fulfiof basic health needs by time of discharge from therapy. 5. Include signifiLong-term Goal 2. Assess client’s level of anxiety and readiness to learn. 3. Determine method of learning most appropriate for client 4. Develop teaching plan, including measurable objectives for^308 the potential change increases the likelihood of a positive care practices. effects of substance abuse on the body. Include suggestions development of an effective teaching plan.impaired. gies for activities of daily living as well as about harmful ing does not occur beyond the moderate level of anxiety.tive health maintenance.sible. aids, oral, written). Be sure to consider level of education and development. the learner. Provide information regarding healthful strate-at a level or by a method inappropriate to the client’s ability to learn.for community resources to assist client when adaptability is (e.g., discussion, question and answer, use of audio or visual ●^ ALTERATIONS IN PSYCHOSOCIAL ADAPTATIONInput from individuals who are directly involved in Client needs this information to promote effec- cant others in the learning activity, if pos-An adequate database is necessary for the Selected RationalesTeaching will be ineffective if presented llment Learn-
2506_Ch16_275-309.indd 0308 2506 Ch 16 275 - 309 .ind10. Provide positive feedback for participation, as well as for 9. A sk client and sig n ifi^ 7. Begin with simple concepts and progress to the more com- 8. Provide activities for client and signifi 6. Implement teaching plan at a time that facilitates, and in a d 03 gained by verbalizing information regarding positive self-care practices. plex. surable method of evaluating the teaching experience. 0 to understand.accurate demonstration of knowledge gained. ning when family members visit; in an empty, quiet class-back enhances self-esteem and encourages repetition of desirable behaviors.room or group therapy room). to actively participate during the learning exercise. outcome.participation increases retention.environment with few distractions.place that is conducive to, optimal learning (e.g., in the eve- 8 Retention is increased if introductory material is easy Verbalization of knowledge gained is a mea- cant others to demonstrate knowledge Learning is enhanced by an cant others in which Positive feed-Active 1 10/1/10 9:37:05 AM 0 / 1 / 10 9 : 37 : 05 AM