A nurse is educating a client about a care plan. Which of the following would the nurse use to assess the client's learning ability?
A) "Did you graduate from high school; how many years of schooling did you have?"
B) "Do you have someone in your family who would understand this information?"
C) "Many people have trouble remembering information; is this a problem for you?"
D) "Would you prefer that the doctor give you more detailed medical information?"
C
Feedback:
It's appropriate to ask the client if he or she will have trouble remembering the information. Many clients have this problem. It removes any judgment or stereotypes regarding one's education level, understanding, or learning skills. Avoid giving information that uses a lot of medical language or jargon and use a simple, conversational style.
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