A nurse is trying to determine a client's reading level. Which of the following actions should be taken by the nurse?

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Any of the responses might be effective at assessing literacy, but the single question asking how often help might be needed is the fastest and easiest. Nurses are limited in the time available for assessment. One question is easier for a client than a complete assessment tool. Asking about years of education can be dismaying to someone who did not complete many years of formal schooling. Clients may not understand the question when asked to assess their own health literacy.

A Nurse Is Trying to Determine a Client's Reading Level