A client has several identified learning needs. Which of the following should the nurse assess prior to planning instruction for this client?

1. Home address
2. Client's learning style
3. Living arrangements
4. Financial resources


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Areas to include in the assessment of a client's learning needs include the client's ability to learn, style of learning, information about a health condition, cultural background, and other information as required. The client's home address, living arrangements, and financial resources are not a part of a client's assessment of learning needs.

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In assessing a family, the community nurse uses a family assessment tool, which provides an organized framework to collect data concerning which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct and no incorrect choices are selected

Select all that apply. 1. Access to laundry and grocery facilities 2. Access to health care 3. Sharing of religious beliefs and values 4. Acculturation to traditional lifestyles 5. Ability to include a new spouse into the family unit

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Several states have now enacted legislation or regulations controlling mandatory overtime. Although each state varies in the specifics, there is one noted commonality that is addressed. What is that common factor?

A) Mandatory overtime guidelines do not apply during times of a natural disaster. B) Cannot work more than 14 consecutive hours C) Can prohibit volunteering for overtime hours D) Must consider nurse safety over client safety when deciding

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