An ambulatory care nurse is providing education to a patient newly diagnosed with asthma. After explaining and demonstrating the use of a metered-dose inhaler, the nurse asks the patient if they understand. The patient quietly nods and says, 'I think so.' Which action should the nurse take next to best assess learning?
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A
Give the patient a pamphlet with pictures of the steps.
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B
Ask the patient, "Do you have any questions for me?"
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C
Use the teach-back method, asking the patient to demonstrate and explain the steps.
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D
Document in the electronic health record that the patient verbalized understanding.