A Nurse Prepares to Teach a Newly Diagnosed Diabetic Client

Multiple Choice

A nurse prepares to teach a newly diagnosed diabetic client about diabetes and how it is managed. Which of the following is the initial step when preparing the client for a teaching session?

A) Gather written and visual materials for the client's use.
B) Evaluate the client's willingness to learn.
C) Identify the client's level of education.
D) Determine what the client knows about the disease.