Author Question: The nurse is going to assess a patient for learning. Which of the following should be assessed ... (Read 19 times)

michelleunicorn · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is going to assess a patient for learning. Which of the following should be assessed first?

a. learning style
b. learning needs
c. patient strengths
d. previous experience and knowledge base

Question 2

The term for letting patients express their feelings is

a. catharsis c. rapport
b. empathy d. empowerment

Mochi · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Several factors need to be considered during assessment of a patient for learning. These include: learning styles, learning needs, potential learning needs, ability to learn, readiness to learn, patient strengths, and previous experience and knowledge base.

Answer to Question 2

A
Catharsis is letting patients express their feelings. Empathy is understanding another's perception of a situation. Rapport is the ability to establish a communication channel. Empowerment is encouraging another to take responsibility for oneself.