A nurse is planning teaching for a client who will be discharged with a central venous access device. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take first?

A. Make a priority list of information the client should learn: While making a priority list of information is important, it should come after assessing the client's learning needs. This ensures that the most relevant and important information is prioritized. B. Determine the client's learning needs: The first step in planning teaching is to assess the client’s learning needs. This allows the nurse to tailor the teaching plan to the client’s level of understanding, cultural preferences, and specific concerns related to the central venous access device. C. Obtain written information to give the client: Written information is helpful but should not be the first step. It is more effective when tailored to the client’s learning needs, which should be assessed first to ensure relevance. D. Select a visual method to reinforce verbal teaching for the client: Visual methods can be helpful for reinforcing verbal teaching, but this step should follow the assessment of the client’s learning needs. Teaching strategy should align with the client’s preferred learning style.