A nurse is teaching diabetic self-care in a small group. Which of the

A nurse is teaching diabetic self-care in a small group. Which of the following is the most important action for the nurse to take?

a. Assess group needs each day before beginning
b. Create new and innovative teaching approaches for each session
c. Implement the most effective teaching methods
d. Listen carefully to understand participants’ issues

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ANS: D
Listening is the first phase and is essential to understanding the issues. Assessing group needs, creating new teaching approaches, and implementing effective teaching methods can be completed after listening to the issues of the participants.