The nurse is assessing a patient's readiness to be discharged and ability to manage care at home. What is the most appropriate question for the nurse to ask to determine the patient's learning needs before planning teaching activities?
a. "What are your hobbies and occupation?"
b. "What do you need to know before you go home from the hospital?"
c. "Do you have any cultural or religious beliefs that you would like incorporated into your plan of care?"
d. "What were your grades and learning style when you were in school?"
ANS: B
Motivation and readiness to learn depend on what the patient values. The other questions are also important but do not address what information interests the patient most at present and will assist the patient in managing his own care.
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