The nurse is going to be working with a client who has a permanent colostomy and is ready to go home within the next several days.When organizing the teaching/learning experience,the nurse should
A)start from the beginning and proceed through all material.
B)break up sessions into shortened time periods.
C)discover what the learner knows before proceeding with further teaching.
D)make sure the client's spouse is present before the teaching session begins.

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Discovering what the client already knows about his/her colostomy will help the nurse determine what information needs to be covered and avoid repeating what the client already knows. This will also allow the nurse to tailor the teaching to the client's specific needs and understanding.

The Nurse Is Going to Be Working with a Client