A patient is recovering from surgery and has several learning needs. When should the nurse teach this patient?
a. when the patient says, "What are those pills for?"
b. following the administration of morning care
c. immediately before discharge
d. after the patient arrives home
A
The patient's question regarding medications would indicate that the patient is ready and motivated to learn. The patient might not be ready or willing to learn after the completion of morning care. Waiting to instruct the patient immediately before discharge would not provide enough time for learning to occur. Teaching the patient after the patient returns to home would not provide enough time for learning to occur and could lead to safety issues if the patient is not adequately prepared.
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