To be effective when providing information to a patient, the nurse should assess the patient for which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Cultural beliefs and values
B.
Information desired
C.
Preferred learning style
D.
Level of understanding
E.
Past medical history
ANS: A, B, C, D
An effective teacher should assess the patient's cultural beliefs and values, information desired, preferred learning style, and level of current understanding before planning and implementing teaching. The patient's past medical history is not essential information for teaching.
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