Question

a nurse is preparing to teach a client about their newly prescribed medications. the nurse should identify that which of the following factors can decrease the clients ability to learn? (select all that apply.)
impaired cognitive level
language barrier
discomfort
repetition of teaching
unreadiness to learn

Explanation:

• Impaired cognitive level: Affects understanding and learning capacity.
• Language barrier: Hinders communication and comprehension of teaching.
• Discomfort: Distracts the client, reducing focus on learning.
• Unreadiness to learn: Lack of motivation or willingness impacts learning ability.
• Repetition of teaching is a teaching strategy to enhance learning, not a factor that decreases it.

Answer:

• Impaired cognitive level
• Language barrier
• Discomfort
• Unreadiness to learn