A nurse is assisting with the care of a client who has pneumonia.

Exhibits

For each potential nursing action, click to specify if the potential action is. anticipated or contraindicated for the client.

Choice A rationale:

Establish learning outcomes. Establishing learning outcomes is an important step in developing an education program, but it should not be the first step. Before setting learning outcomes, the nurse should assess the participants' needs and abilities, which includes determining their literacy level. Without this information, it is difficult to create meaningful and relevant learning outcomes.

Choice B rationale:

Create handouts for participants. Creating handouts is an essential part of the education program, but it should come after determining the literacy level of participants. Handouts should be tailored to the participants' literacy levels to ensure that they can understand and benefit from the materials provided.

Choice D rationale:

Schedule a time to implement the program. Scheduling a time to implement the program is also an important step, but it should not be the first action taken. Before scheduling, the nurse needs to gather information about the participants' needs and abilities to ensure that the program is appropriately designed and timed for their convenience.

Choice C rationale:

Determine the literacy level of participants. Determining the literacy level of participants should be the first action taken when developing an education program for older adults. This step is crucial because it helps the nurse understand the participants' reading and comprehension abilities. It allows the nurse to tailor the program materials and teaching methods to match the literacy level of the group. Older adults may have varying levels of literacy, and customizing the program to their needs will improve its effectiveness and ensure that participants can fully engage and benefit from the educational content.

Choice A rationale:

Placing a padded tongue blade in the child's mouth is not recommended during a tonic-clonic seizure. This action can cause injury to the child's mouth or teeth and does not help manage the seizure itself.

Choice C rationale:

Turning the child onto their back is generally the correct action to take during a seizure to ensure an open airway. However, this should be done gently and after ensuring the child's safety. Placing a pillow under the head is also important to prevent head injury during the seizure.

Choice D rationale:

Restraining the child's upper extremities is not recommended during a tonic-clonic seizure. It can lead to injury for both the child and the healthcare provider and is not an effective way to manage the seizure. The priority is to ensure the child's safety and protect them from harm.