Pharmacology · practice question
A 34-year-old client on a telemetry unit is being evaluated for scheduled medications. Assessment data include the client has new facial swelling and difficulty swallowing after the first dose. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
C. 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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