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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to interprofessional communication. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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

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Correct answer

B. 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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The nurse manager during a busy day shift is being evaluated for nursing care related to interprofessional communication. Assessment data include new chest pain rated 8/10 with diaphoresis. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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