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Pretty much agree with some of the other postings. Depends on what the question is asking... If it is asking what is first priority in an assessment - then I don't believe teaching is the answer. However, if you are assessing the person's cognition or ability to comprehend you would have to consider their psychosocial needs, pain etc. to see if they are open to patient teaching and if so, what type of teaching technique you would be able to use. We all teach patients everyday without realizing it---without even realizing it until someone points it out to us. Just relax, don't over read what isn't there. Remember sometimes the easiest answer to a question may be "wash your hands". Hope this helps a little.