Microbiology · practice question
A 52-year-old client on a medical-surgical unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to normal flora and opportunistic infection. Assessment data include fever 101.8°F (38.8°C) with elevated WBC and bandemia. 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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