A nursing student receives a poor grade on a nursing examination.While reviewing the examination with the student,the instructor notes that the student reads aloud fluently but is unable to state in words what question the item is asking and cannot adequately summarize data presented in the item.These observations should lead the instructor to suspect
A) low intelligence.
B) lack of interest in nursing.
C) inability to comprehend content.
D) a need to adopt a new learning style.

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Between grades 4 and 8,students should learn to comprehend what is read.They should be able to weigh evidence provided in the paragraphs they read.They should be able to evaluate and make judgments about what is read.When the learner is unable to accomplish the tasks mentioned in the item,inability to comprehend what is read is usually the cause,not low intelligence,lack of interest,or need for a different learning style.

A Nursing Student Receives a Poor Grade on a Nursing