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Which of the following is the most important aspect of assessing a patient’s readiness for education?
  1. The amount of time before the procedure
  2. What procedure the patient is going to have
  3. The patient’s health status
  4. The time of day in which the surgery is scheduled
Explanation
Answer: C - The patient’s health status is the most important aspect of assessing their readiness to learn. While the timing of education may be right, if the patient is in poor health, they will not be able to absorb the information. Health status can affect a patient’s ability to concentrate, they may have pain or anxiety, or they may be unable to retain important information. As part of the mandate of teaching, the nurse needs to assess a patient’s ability to take in new information, or the time spent teaching will go to waste.
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