Microbiology · practice question
A 71-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for nursing care related to specimen collection and culture sensitivity. Assessment data include isolation precautions ordered for confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. 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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