The clinic nurse expects to meet with an elderly couple, one of whom is diabetic. Without knowing any other details, what should the nurse do to prepare?
1. Assemble a folder of materials that is given to all new diabetics
2. Ask other staff what they know about this couple
3. Review a list of questions that can be asked to assess learning needs
4. Develop a teaching plan
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Rationale: The nurse must know about the learning needs of individuals, families, and groups to develop plans for individualized needs. The nurse cannot assume this is a new diabetic, nor is it appropriate to seek information from other staff. The nurse cannot develop a teaching plan until the learning needs are carefully assessed.
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