Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
A nurse is preparing to provide preoperative teaching for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. Providing educational material written at an eighth-grade reading level is essential for effective preoperative teaching. This ensures that the information is easily understood by the client. Turning on the television (B) may distract the client and is not a focused educational strategy. Using technical language (C) can confuse the client and hinder comprehension. Starting with the most important information (D) is beneficial, but ensuring the material is at an appropriate reading level takes precedence in effective teaching.