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Feelings of fear, denial,
anxiety, guilt and anger are reactions that can provide obstacles to
learning.
Mild anxiety may actually sharpen a person's attention, but more intense emotional responses can be overwhelming and impede learning. Try to determine the source of the emotional response and identify the patient's coping mechanisms. Assess non-verbal cues such as behavior, facial expressions and gestures. Enlist the family's assistance and provide teaching to the family member the patient designates. |
