A nurse is planning an educational event for a local group of citizens who live with a variety of physical and cognitive disabilities. What variable should the nurse prioritize when planning this event?
A) Health-promotion needs of the group
B) Relationships between participants and caregivers
C) Wellness state of each individual
D) Learning needs of caregivers
Ans: A
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The nurse must be aware of the participants' specific health-promotion needs when teaching specific groups of people with physical and mental disabilities. This is a priority over the relationships between participants and caregivers, each person's wellness state, or caregivers' learning needs.
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