Problem
a) Discuss the current state of available published research studies related to teaching and learning for nursing and healthcare clients across the life span; specifically, children, adolescents, young adults, middle-aged adults, and older adults.
b) Summarize the purpose of motivational interviewing (MI) in education. Next, consider a patient scenario in with MI might be especially useful. With the chosen scenario in mind, how could the READS mnemonic be applied to facilitate the nurse's use of MI?
c) Consider the concept of literacy, including the three categories of literacy designated by the National Adult Literacy Survey (NALS). How does each aspect of literacy affect the patient who undergoes a surgical procedure?