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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to electrolyte charge and movement. Assessment data include the client reports a new symptom that differs from the baseline assessment. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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

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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 electrolyte charge and movement. Assessment data include the client reports a new symptom that differs from the baseline assessment. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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