The nurse plans to teach a patient and the caregiver how to manage high blood pressure (BP). Which action should the nurse take first?

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Because adults learn best when given information that they view as being needed immediately,asking the caregiver and patient to prioritize learning needs is likely to be the most successful approach to home management of health problems. The other actions may also be appropriate,depending on what learning needs the caregiver and patient have,but the initial action should be to assess what the learners feel is important.

The Nurse Plans to Teach a Patient and the Caregiver