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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Definitions:

Premenstrual Discomfort

Symptoms and physical discomfort often experienced by women in the days leading up to their menstrual period, including mood swings, tender breasts, food cravings, fatigue, irritability, and depression.

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Sexual Arousal

A state of heightened excitement and readiness for sexual activity, often characterized by physical and psychological changes.

Orgasm

The peak of sexual excitement, characterized by intense pleasure and followed by the release of sexual tensions.