A student enrolled in an LPN/LVN program states, "I'm fresh out of high school and living alone for the first time in my life. I'm learning how to take care of myself as well as learning to care for my patients." This statement identifies the student as
A) a traditional adult learner.
B) a returning adult learner.
C) someone in need of counseling.
D) someone who is not accustomed to formal education.

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Traditional adult learners are individuals who are in their late teens or early 20s who have come to the practical/vocational program directly from high school or another program of study. A returning adult learner is someone who has been out of school for several years. A person in needed of counseling is commonly a student who has been evaluated by the instructor as having areas that need improvement. This student is a traditional adult learner, and traditional adult learners are accustomed to formal education.

A Student Enrolled in an LPN/LVN Program States, "I'm Fresh