A nurse is teaching a class about physical manifestations associated with the fight-or-flight response to stress. Which of the following manifestations should the nurse include?

A. Provide written educational material for the client: While important, this action is not the first step as it assumes the client is ready to receive and understand the information.
B. Ask the client to demonstrate checking their blood sugar: This is a practical step but should come after assessing the client’s readiness to learn and understanding their current knowledge.
C. Identify short-term goals for the client: Goal-setting is crucial but should follow an assessment of the client's readiness to learn to ensure that goals are realistic and tailored to their current level of understanding.
D. Determine the client's readiness to learn: This is the first step in the teaching process as it helps tailor the teaching plan to the client's current state of mind, comprehension level, and willingness to engage with the educational material.

A. Administer medication for high blood pressure: This is a dependent intervention as it requires a healthcare provider's order and is part of prescribed treatment.
B. Reposition the client every 2 hours: This is an independent nursing intervention, as it involves routine care that nurses can perform without needing a specific provider's order.
C. Starting IV antibiotics: This is a dependent intervention that requires a healthcare provider’s order and typically involves more specialized procedures.
D. Administering medication for pain: This is also a dependent intervention because it requires a healthcare provider's prescription and direction for administration.