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:

Homeostatic Level

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Energy Expended

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Anabolic Reactions

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