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A client in an unfolding case study is being evaluated for nursing care related to matrix and bow-tie item reasoning. Assessment data include new vital signs show blood pressure 88/50 mm Hg, heart rate 124/min, and increasing confusion. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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

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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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A client in an unfolding case study is being evaluated for nursing care related to matrix and bow-tie item reasoning. Assessment data include new vital signs show blood pressure 88/50 mm Hg, heart rate 124/min, and increasing confusion. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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