A nurse is preparing a teaching plan and is determining the best time for teaching. Which of the following would be an inappropriate time for client teaching? Select all that apply
A) When there are visitors
B) Immediately prior to discharge
C) The day of admission
D) While the client is sedated
E) While the client is in pain
Ans: A, B, D, E
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Client teaching should not be performed when there are visitors, immediately prior to discharge, or if the client is sedated or in pain.
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