Which of Knowles's principles indicates that a client is ready to learn?

The principle that indicates a client is ready to learn is demonstrated when the client is engaged and alert. Learning effectively requires a certain level of cognitive and emotional readiness, which is reflected in being both mentally active and responsive. An engaged and alert client is more likely to absorb and retain new information, ask questions, and participate in their own learning process actively.

Being awake all night, while potentially impacting one's ability to learn, does not inherently signify readiness to engage with new information. Personal experiences of helping others with tasks like changing dressings can indicate past knowledge or willingness, but they do not confirm the present readiness to engage in new learning. The statement about wanting to do something independently suggests a desire for autonomy but may not indicate readiness to learn in a structured manner. Hence, alertness and engagement are key indicators of a client’s readiness to learn effectively.