When caring for a client at the health care facility, the nurse observes that the client is having difficulty understanding the health teaching. Which action should the nurse take when conducting the health teaching for this client?
A) Assess for cultural differences
B) Boost the morale of the client
C) Vary the voice tone and pitch
D) Increase the detail of the teaching
A
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When the client is having difficulty learning, it may be possible that the client does not understand the language that the nurse speaks. In such a case, the nurse should take the necessary steps to break the cultural barrier and then proceed with the teaching. Boosting the morale of the client, varying the tone and pitch of voice to stimulate the client aurally, and increasing detail are only effective when the client understands the language being spoken.
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