Question

Nursing teaching plan for someone with pneumonia. It will need to consist of a format of :

Objectives (3) Include at least three teaching objectives. (The patient will:)
Outline of Content Write an outline of content that will be taught.
Assessment Learning Readiness Assessment criteria needed for chosen audience’s readiness to learn.
Teaching Tools Description of teaching tools that will be used when presenting the Teaching Plan to chosen audience.
Considerations (cultural, literacy, other) Describe chosen audience and considerations needed when teaching.
Evaluation of teaching Evaluation of the objectives.

Answer 1

1)Objectives :	1) The patient will be able to identify the risk factors of pneumonia 2) The patient will be able to identify the signs and symptoms of the disease. 3) The patient will gain knowledge about the prevention and management of pneumonia.
2) Outline of the content:	The content included under teaching session is about the disease course: Risk factors: smoking, air pollution, upper respiratory infection, prolonged immobility, malnutrition,chronic diseases, exposures to cold, inhalation of noxious substances, intake of immunosuppressive drugs, Very young or very old people, frequent alcohol intoxication. Clinical features: High fever with chills, chest pain, cough that is productive and green,yellow or rust colored sputum, malaise, loss of appetite, rapid pulse and breathing. Prevention and treatment: Maintain a well balanced diet, adequate rest, avoid upper respiratory infections, hand hygiene, adequate hydration to loosen the secretion and replaces fluid loss, quit smoking,encourage coughing and deep breathing exercises.
3) Assessment of learning readiness	Assessment criteria for learning readiness of a group: The group should be from areas prone for risk of pneumonia. The group should promise to participate actively. The needs of the group members should related to acquiring knowledge about pneumonia. Group should be ready to make lifestyle modifications.
4) Teaching tools	In a group of adult, role play would be used. This will create a better understanding among the community about the disease scenario and ways to manage cases.
5) Considerations	The chosen audience is a group of young couples and adults of the community who needs more knowledge about pneumonia as the disease being more prevalent among very young children and very old people. The educational level of the group should be assessed that will foster better understanding about the teaching material. The cultural beliefs and practices should be considered while teaching.
6) Evaluation of teaching	At the end of the learning session the audience was able to identify the risk factors and clinical features of the disease. They also acquired adequate knowledge about how to prevent and manage pneumonia.