Which of the Following Has the Greatest Adverse Effect on the Learning

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following has the greatest adverse effect on the learning process during preoperative education?

• A) The patient's economic status
• B) Who is providing the education
• C) Teaching that takes place too far in advance of the surgery
• D) The patient's fear and anxiety
• E) The type of surgery the patient will have

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