What client characteristic is important to assess when using the health belief model as the framework for teaching?
A) Developmental level
B) Source of information
C) Motivation to learn
D) Family support
Ans: C
When assessing a client's learning readiness, it is important to consider his or her motivation. Motivation is influenced by an individual's health beliefs and plays a key role in the health belief model. Motivation encourages the client to adopt health promotion and disease prevention actions.
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