In Teaching an 82-Year-Old Patient to Perform a Dressing Change

question 27

Multiple Choice

In teaching an 82-year-old patient to perform a dressing change to be done at home after discharge, the nurse would adjust the teaching session to:

• A) include another person in the instruction because an 82-year-old person will be unable to master the technique.
• B) slow the pace and frequently ask questions to assess comprehension.
• C) speed through the details because age and experience will shorten learning time.
• D) provide written material and diagrams alone.

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Definitions:

Drive Gear

A gear that transmits power from the engine to the drivetrain in a vehicle, facilitating movement.

Armature

The rotating coil or core of a generator or motor on which the winding is placed and electrical current is induced.

Driveshaft

A mechanical component for transmitting torque and rotation, usually used in vehicles to connect other components of the drivetrain that cannot be directly connected.

Pole Pieces

Components in an electric motor or generator that enhance the magnetic field produced by the winding.