A nurse is caring for a patient who requires preoperative teaching. When performing patient teaching, the nurse should do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Ask the patient for feedback.
2. Ensure that the patient is comfortable.
3. Provide teaching in a lecture format.
4. Refrain from asking the patient questions.
5. Establish a comfortable room temperature.
ANS: 1, 2, 5
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