A nurse uses the teach-back method in teaching a patient about medications before discharge. Which of the following statements by the nurse correctly demonstrates the teach-back method?

Choice A rationale This statement shifts the responsibility for seeking clarification onto the patient after discharge, failing to actively assess their understanding of the medication regimen before leaving the hospital. Choice B rationale The teach-back method involves asking the patient to restate the information in their own words, which allows the nurse to immediately assess the patient's understanding and identify any areas requiring further teaching or clarification. Choice C rationale Asking the patient to review a list and then ask questions is a passive approach that does not confirm whether the patient has truly grasped the critical information needed for safe self-administration at home. Choice D rationale Assuming the patient is familiar and merely repeating information is a form of didactic teaching that does not assess comprehension; this approach lacks the confirmation of learning that teach-back provides.