The nurse is providing pre-operative teaching to the anxious patient, who doesn't seem to be learning. What need must the nurse help this patient meet before continuing to teach?
1. Self-esteem
2. Love and belonging
3. Safety
4. Self-actualization
ANS: 3
The patient's safety feels threatened by the impending surgery, and the nurse needs to listen to this patient's concerns and provide support to lower anxiety before continuing with preoperative teaching.
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