The nurse is giving the oncoming nurse the shift report. The nurse states the client's diagnoses, treatments, and course of hospitalization. When describing the client, the nurse states, "Whenever I try to teach him something, he becomes difficult and argumentative." What client information about patient teaching should the oncoming nurse ask? Select all that apply.

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Understanding a patient's level of literacy, primary language, and level of anxiety are crucial for effective patient teaching. These factors can significantly impact a patient's ability to understand, engage with, and apply health information, which might explain why the patient appears difficult or argumentative during teaching sessions.

The Nurse Is Giving the Oncoming Nurse the Shift Report