A Nurse Is Assessing the Ability to Learn of a Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing the ability to learn of a patient who has recently experienced a stroke. Which question/statement will best assess the patient's ability to learn?

• A) "What do you want to know about strokes?"
• B) "Please read this handout and tell me what it means."
• C) "Do you feel strong enough to perform the tasks I will teach you?"
• D) "On a scale from 1 to 10, tell me where you rank your desire to learn."

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