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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to cardiac conduction and perfusion. Assessment data include vital signs change from earlier: blood pressure 94/60 mm Hg and heart rate 112/min. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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Delegate all teaching without RN evaluation of learning needs.Assume understanding without checking literacy or readiness.Immediate safety, readiness to learn, literacy, cultural needs, barriers, and baseline understanding.Begin a long lecture while the client is in acute distress.

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Correct answer

C. Immediate safety, readiness to learn, literacy, cultural needs, barriers, and baseline understanding.

Why

Teaching is effective only after safety and learning readiness are confirmed; the RN cannot delegate assessment of learning needs on unstable clients.

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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to cardiac conduction and perfusion. Assessment data include vital signs change from earlier: blood pressure 94/60 mm Hg and heart rate 112/min. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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