Which action should the nurse take first when teaching a patient's spouse how to manage the blood pressure (BP) for a patient with newly diagnosed high BP?

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Since 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 also may 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.

Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When Teaching a Patient's