Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 786 of 2368
A nurse is planning teaching for a client using the principle of moving from simple to complex. Which sequence follows this principle?
- Review basic facts first, then practice using the information in new situations
- Begin with using the information in new situations, then review basic facts
- Teach the most complex concept first while the client is alert
- Teach all concepts at the same time in one session
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Correct answer: Review basic facts first, then practice using the information in new situations
Teaching starts with recall of facts and then moves to using the information in new situations.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Teaching & Learning: General Principles of Health Teaching. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026