While admitting a patient to the medical unit, the nurse learns that the patient does not read well. This information will guide the nurse in determining:
a) The degree of patient motivation and readiness to learn
b) What information the patient will be able to understand
c) That the family must be included in the teaching process
d) Which instructional strategies should be used in teaching
Ans: d) Which instructional strategies should be used in teaching
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