A nurse is working with a group of clients diagnosed with diabetes and is teaching a class about avoiding the long-term effects of diabetes. The nurse begins the class by reviewing the basic physiology of diabetes, which was taught the week before. Which of the following principles of effective education is the nurse using?

A. Providing learning guidance: Involves guiding learners during the learning process, not recalling past knowledge. B. Presenting the material: This refers to delivering new content, not reviewing old content. C. Gaining attention: A separate principle that refers to capturing learners’ focus at the beginning of a session. D. Stimulating recall of prior learning: Reviewing prior material helps learners connect existing knowledge with new concepts, enhancing retention and understanding.