When Teaching the Elderly, a Nurse Should Do Which of the Following

question 28

Multiple Choice

When teaching the elderly, a nurse should do which of the following?

• A) Be very patient.
• B) Use plenty of repetition.
• C) Allow limited time for teaching.
• D) Ignore cues that the patient does not understand.
• E) Have a caregiver or family member present.

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