List three questions that a nurse might ask in assessing a client's teaching needs
What will be an ideal response?
Answers may include any three of the following:
1. What does the client know about the disease condition?
2. What does the client know about treating the condition?
3. What does the client know about the prescribed medications?
4. Is a diet change required?
5. Does the client need special equipment?
6. Does the client know how to operate the equipment?
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