A nurse is preparing to teach a patient about heart failure.Which environment is best for patient learning?

A) A darkened,quiet room.
B) A well-lit,ventilated room.
C) A private room at 30°C (85°F) temperature.
D) A group room for 10 to 12 patients with heart failure.

The ideal environment for learning is a room that is well lit and has good ventilation,appropriate furniture,and a comfortable temperature.Although quiet is appropriate,a darkened room interferes with the patient's ability to watch your actions,especially when you are demonstrating a skill or using visual aids such as posters or pamphlets.A room that is cold,hot,or stuffy makes the patient too uncomfortable to focus on the information being presented.Learning in a group of six or fewer is more effective than in larger groups and can prevent outburst behaviours.