Which should the nurse perform to maximize client education prior to discharge teaching?

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1.This is correct. Assessment is the first step of the nursing process and should be done prior to implementing any intervention.
2.This is incorrect. Determining the priority nursing diagnosis does not assist the nurse to know if the client is ready to learn and benefit from discharge teaching.
3.This is incorrect. Providing routine antidepressant medication does not allow the nurse to determine readiness for learning.
4.This is incorrect. Beginning the teaching as early as possible benefits the client but does not ensure readiness to learn, which is important to ensuring effective teaching.

Which Should the Nurse Perform to Maximize Client Education Prior