The nurse is caring for a client. What action should the nurse take to determine this client's teaching needs?

1. Speak in plain language
2. Ask if the client understands
3. Select 5th grade reading material
4. Use questions beginning with "why"


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Rationale 1: When determining teaching needs the nurse should speak in plain language.

Rationale 2:Refrain from askingthe client, "Do you understand?" because this conveys judgment.

Rationale 3: Using 5th grade reading material assumes the client's literacy level.

Rationale 4: Using "why" questions places the client on the defensive.

Global Rationale: When determining teaching needs the nurse should speak in plain language. Refrain from asking the client, "Do you understand?" because this conveys judgment. Using 5th grade reading material assumes the client's literacy level. Using "why" questions places the client on the defensive.

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