The nurse is teaching a parent about the side effects of prednisone. Which statement should be included in the information?

Choice A rationale:

Planning for nurses to provide feedings is not necessary since this is not related to the nursing care plan and doesn't address the mother's concern.

Choice B rationale:

Reporting the finding to the health care provider is appropriate because vomiting after surgical repair of hypertrophic pyloric stenosis could indicate a potential complication or issue.

Choice C rationale:

Assuring the mother that vomiting after surgical repair is normal might not be accurate and could dismiss a potentially significant concern.

Choice D rationale:

Telling the mother it is all right to feel anxious doesn't address the vomiting concern directly and might not be the most pertinent response at this time.

Evaluate their readiness to learn.

Choice A rationale:

Limiting the session to 40 minutes might not be the initial step, as it doesn't assess the patient and mother's readiness to learn. Teaching sessions should be tailored to their learning capacity, and time restrictions should come after assessing their readiness.

Choice B rationale:

Having them handle equipment is a valuable step in teaching, but it doesn't address the foundational aspect of assessing their readiness to learn. Jumping straight into equipment handling might not be effective if they are not prepared to absorb the information.

Choice C rationale:

Giving an illustrated book might engage visual learners, but without evaluating their readiness, this approach might not be the most effective starting point. Readiness assessment helps tailor teaching methods to their learning styles and capacities.

Choice D rationale:

Evaluating their readiness to learn is the best initial action. Assessing their understanding, motivation, and any barriers to learning allows the nurse to create a customized teaching plan. This approach enhances the effectiveness of subsequent teaching strategies.