Professional nursing practice (clinical transition) · practice question
A senior nursing student during a supervised medication pass is being evaluated for transition-to-practice skills and clinical communication. Assessment data include simulation data show worsening respiratory distress after the first intervention. 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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