The parents of an infant suffering from apnea need to be educated on the apnea monitor and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. What should the nurse assess first regarding the parents?
A) Educational levels
B) Home environment
C) Infant bonding
D) Baseline knowledge of these concepts
Ans: D
Before educating parents on the apnea monitor and cardiopulmonary resuscitation, the nurse should determine the parents' baseline knowledge so that the nurse knows where to begin. Educational level would be the next assessment in order to plan the appropriate teaching delivery method.
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