Asked by Paige Owens on Sep 24, 2024
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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?"
Readiness
The state of being prepared and fully equipped to engage in, or deal with, a specific task, activity, or situation.
Learning Needs
The requirements for knowledge or skill development necessary for an individual to effectively perform tasks or understand specific subjects.
Discharged
The process of releasing a patient from a hospital or medical facility after treatment.
- Develop skills in assessing a patient's needs for disease education and self-management support.
- Exhibit understanding of efficient communication techniques for instructing patients regarding their health issues.
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Jyotish Nayak2 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
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.
Learning Objectives
- Develop skills in assessing a patient's needs for disease education and self-management support.
- Exhibit understanding of efficient communication techniques for instructing patients regarding their health issues.