The Discharge Nurse Is Teaching Insulin Administration to an Older

question 8

Multiple Choice

The discharge nurse is teaching insulin administration to an older patient. Which teaching strategy would be best?

• A) Provide written materials to reinforce the verbal instructions.
• B) Encourage repetitive exercises to review new information until it is understood.
• C) Allow longer teaching times to compensate for a slower learning pace.
• D) Provide instruction to relatives so the patient will not be overwhelmed with new information.

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Definitions:

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Nonverbal Communication

The transfer of information through body language, facial expressions, gestures, and other physical signs.

Verbal Communication

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