An Older Patient Must Learn to Administer a Medication Using

question 4

Multiple Choice

An older patient must learn to administer a medication using a device that requires manual dexterity. The patient becomes frustrated and expresses lack of self-confidence in performing this task. Which action will the nurse perform next?

• A) Ask the patient to keep trying until the skill is learned.
• B) Provide written instructions with illustrations showing each step of the skill.
• C) Schedule multiple sessions and practice each step separately.
• D) Teach the procedure to family members who can administer the medication for the patient.

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