The nurse must provide patient education to a patient who has just been given the diagnosis of stage III cancer. The patient is complaining of chest and bone discomfort. Before providing the needed education, the nurse will complete which tasks?

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The location of patient education influences the outcome. The setting should be quiet, and the session should have minimal interruptions. Providing privacy is difficult in settings such as emergency rooms, outpatient surgery centers, and semi-private inpatient rooms, but the nurse should make every effort to ensure confidentiality. Environmental considerations such as good lighting and the availability of resources should be explored to enhance the outcome of patient education. The nurse should examine the patient's situation and comfort level before beginning teaching. For example, a postoperative patient who is rating pain at 7 of 10 will be much more receptive to learning after being medicated for pain. A patient who just received a diagnosis of metastatic cancer will learn and assimilate more information later in the day or perhaps the next day. The nurse must also take care of any other personal needs first, such as the need to use the bathroom.

The Nurse Must Provide Patient Education to a Patient Who