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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and validity and reliability. Assessment data include pain scores decreased after an intervention, but sedation events also increased. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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Delegate all teaching without RN evaluation of learning needs.Assume understanding without checking literacy or readiness.Immediate safety, readiness to learn, literacy, cultural needs, barriers, and baseline understanding.Begin a long lecture while the client is in acute distress.

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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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The quality-improvement nurse reviewing fall-rate data is being evaluated for evidence-based practice and validity and reliability. Assessment data include pain scores decreased after an intervention, but sedation events also increased. Before teaching, what should the nurse assess first?

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