Pediatric nursing · practice question
A 2-year-old toddler in the emergency department is being evaluated for family presence during hospitalization. Assessment data include pulling at ears and crying with tugging on the right ear. 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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