A nurse is preparing to teach a 45-year-old client with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes about insulin administration. Before beginning the session, which action by the nurse BEST assesses the client's readiness to learn?
Ask the client what they currently know about type 2 diabetes and insulin use.
Provide the client with printed materials about insulin administration for review.
Determine whether the client has access to required supplies for at-home insulin administration.
Ask the client whether they feel stressed or overwhelmed about their diagnosis.
The correct answer is the most effective because asking the client what they already know evaluates their baseline understanding of the disease and identifies knowledge gaps. This allows the nurse to tailor teaching to the client's current level of understanding, enhancing engagement and retention. Asking only about stress focuses on emotional readiness but may overlook essential educational needs. Providing printed materials or checking for supplies addresses resources but does not establish whether the client is prepared to learn at that moment.
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