The nurse has several educational pamphlets for the client about medications the client is receiving. Prior to giving the client these pamphlets, what is the most important assessment by the nurse?
A. Assess the client's ability to pay for the medication.
B. Assess the client's religious attitudes toward medicine.
C. Assess the client's reading level.
D. Assess the client's cultural bias toward taking medicine.
Answer: C
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