Anatomy & Physiology I/II · practice question
A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to reproductive physiology. Assessment data include the nurse notes an unexpected finding during routine assessment. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. 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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