The first step of the teaching—learning process involves
a. gathering data to assist in the assessment of learning needs.
b. identifying major learning needs for the patient.
c. identifying learning needs related to medical diagnosis.
d. evaluating the effects of prior teaching.
A
The first step of the teaching-learning process is assessment, which involves gathering a database to assist the nurse in meeting the patient's and family's needs. Learning needs can be defined as gaps between what the learner knows and what the learner needs to know, such as survival skills, coping skills, and ability to make care decisions.
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