The nurse is attempting to teach a patient how to perform wound care for when he goes home. Using ...

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The teach back technique is an ongoing process of asking patients for feedback, through explanation or demonstration, and presenting information in a new way until you feel confident that you communicated clearly and patients have a full understanding of the information presented. Using teach back can also help you identify explanations and communication strategies that patients most commonly understand. When using the teach back technique, do not ask the patient, Do you understand? or Do you have any questions? Instead you should ask open-ended questions to verify the patient's understanding.