Which of the following can the nurse ask to determine if a patient is ready to learn?
a. Is the patient alert?
b. Can the patient return a demonstration?
c. Can the patient focus at this time?
d. Can the training occur in a quiet setting?
C
To assess readiness to learn, the nurse needs to determine if the patient and/or family can focus at this time or if there are non-health distractions in the patient's life at this time. Patient alertness is an element of timing. Returning a demonstration is an element of evaluation. Training in a quiet setting is an element of setting.
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