You are the oncoming nurse and you have just taken end-of-shift report on your patients. One of your patients newly diagnosed with diabetes was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis
Which behavior best demonstrates this patient's willingness to learn?
A) The patient requests a visit from the hospital's diabetic educator.
B) The patient sets aside a dessert brought in by a family member.
C) The patient wants a family member to meet with the dietician to discuss meals.
D) The patient readily allows the nurse to measure his blood glucose level.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Emotional readiness also affects the motivation to learn. A person who has not accepted an existing illness or the threat of illness is not motivated to learn. The patient's wiliness to learn is expressed through the action of seeking information on his or her own accord. Seeking information shows an emotional readiness to learn. The other options do not as clearly demonstrate a willingness to learn.
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