A clinic nurse is teaching a client prior to surgery.The client does not seem to comprehend the teaching,forgets a lot of what is said,and asks the same questions again and again.What action by the nurse is best?

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Anxiety can interfere with learning and cooperation.The nurse should assess the client for anxiety.The other actions are appropriate too,and can be included in the teaching plan,but effective teaching cannot occur if the client is highly anxious.

A Clinic Nurse Is Teaching a Client Prior to Surgery