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michelleunicorn

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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



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Answer to Question 1

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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

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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.




michelleunicorn

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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