On what does a client's ability to learn from a health education program primarily depend?
A. Client's belief that the information will be useful or enjoyable
B. Handouts given to the client
C. Nurse's ability to teach
D. Setting in which the educational program is given
ANS: A
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dispense ________ oz to the patient. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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