Pharmacology · practice question
A 34-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for heart failure and diuretic therapy. Assessment data include the client has potassium 5.8 mEq/L with muscle weakness on the monitor. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?
Multiple choiceMediumnclex-rn-bsnnclex-validatednclex-2026pharmacology
Answer and explanation
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.
Test yourself on Pharmacology
A free test with instant, explained results. No account needed.
More Pharmacology questions
- A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for subcutaneous insulin therapy. Assessment data…
- A client on warfarin has INR 4.8 and no active bleeding. What is the nurse's best action?
- A 34-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for intravenous antibiotic therapy. Assessment data…
- A 45-year-old client in the emergency department is being evaluated for intravenous antibiotic therapy. Assessment…
- A 72-year-old client in a long-term care facility is being evaluated for subcutaneous insulin therapy. Assessment data…
- A 55-year-old client in postanesthesia care is being evaluated for subcutaneous insulin therapy. Assessment data…