A nurse is working in a neonatal intensive care unit, teaching parents how to care for their tiny babies while they are still in the hospital. Which statement by a parent reflects a readiness to learn?
1. "I'm so afraid I'll hurt my baby with all these tubes."
2. "I want to make sure my spouse is here, in case I don't hear everything that's said."
3. "When my baby is just a little bigger, I'll be able to handle him."
4. "You'll give us written instructions before we go home, correct?"
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Statements about fear of the situation need to be addressed so the fear will not inhibit the learning process.
Rationale 2: Readiness to learn is the demonstration of behaviors or cues that reflect a learner's motivation, desire, and ability to learn at a specific time. The client who wants the spouse involved is demonstrating motivation and willingness, but also wants support from the spouse as well.
Rationale 3: Wanting to wait until the baby is older reflects uncertainty and possibly fear and should be addressed before learning can occur.
Rationale 4: Wanting to wait until discharge reflects uncertainty and possibly fear and should be addressed before learning can occur.
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