The nurse is preparing to instruct a patient and his wife on technique and importance of assessing pulse prior to taking heart medication. Which principle(s) of learning would be appropriate in this situation? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. The learning environment
b. The patient's and wife's learning styles
c. The objectives/goal statements listed on the patient's care plan
d. The patient's financial ability to purchase the medication
e. The patient's understanding of the seriousness of his illness

Answer 1

ANS: A, B, C, E
Learning environment, learning style, listing clear objectives and goal statements, and understanding the seriousness of the situation are all principles of learning. Financial ability is not a principle of learning, but should be an important consideration and assessment when preparing for discharge of the patient and future compliance of the treatment regimen.