The nurse is caring for a preoperative patient. The nurse teaches the principles and demonstrates leg exercises for the patient. The patient is unable to perform leg exercises correctly. What is the nurse's best $\bold{next}$ step?

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If the patient is unable to perform leg exercises, the nurse should look for circumstances that may be impacting the patient's ability to learn. In this case, the patient can be anticipating the upcoming surgery and may be experiencing anxiety. The patient may also be in pain or may be fatigued; both of these can affect the ability to learn. Evaluation of educational methods may be needed, but in this case, principles and demonstrations are being utilized. Asking anyone "why" can cause defensiveness and may not help in attaining the ans. The nurse is aware that the patient is unable to do the exercises. Moving forward without ascertaining that learning has occurred will not help the patient in meeting goals.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Preoperative Patient next\bold{next}next Step? A) Encourage the Patient to Practice at a Later

The Nurse Is Caring for a Preoperative Patient $\bold{next}$ Step?
A) Encourage the Patient to Practice at a Later