The nurse assesses a client prior to teaching a new skill.On what should the nurse focus to assess the client's health beliefs and practices?
A) Manual dexterity
B) Actions taken to stay healthy
C) Reasons for the current health problem
D) Ways the problem has affected current activities

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To assess the client's health beliefs and practices, the nurse should focus on actions taken by the client to stay healthy. This information will help the nurse tailor the teaching to the individual client's needs and belief system.

The Nurse Assesses a Client Prior to Teaching a New