In order to effectively instruct the parents of a newly diagnosed diabetic child on home care, the most important factor for the nurse to consider while implementing the teaching plan would be:
1. Educational level of the parents.
2. Socioeconomic status of the parents.
3. The level of stress that the parents are experiencing secondary to their child's diagnosis.
4. Prior medical experience of the parents.
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Rationale:
1. The nurse must consider the educational level, but regardless of this level, the parents will still be unable to learn if their stress is uncontrolled.
2. Socioeconomic status is important to consider, but the level of stress is even more important.
3. All of the above factors are important in designing a teaching plan, but the factor with the greatest impact on the parents' level of comprehension would be the level of stress that they are experiencing.
4. Prior medical experience is important, but the parent's stress level will determine their readiness to learn.
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