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A 62-year-old client on a postoperative unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to enzymes and metabolic pathways. Assessment data include the client reports dizziness when standing. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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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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