Registered Nurses assess, treat and re-evaluate patients on a daily basis. It is important to be mindful of a patient’s cognitive level prior to teaching them.

Registered Nurses assess, treat and re-evaluate patients on a daily basis. It is important to be mindful of a patient’s cognitive level prior to teaching them. Some patients may be more inclined and ready to learn then other patients. As Registered Nurses, what are some ways that we can educate patients to do what they need to do, versus what they think they need to do? How does spirituality factor in?