The nurse has to teach a male patient, who is 85 years old, and his family about a new medication. Which of the following interventions should the nurse implement to enhance patient teaching?
a. Display the medication close to the family while teaching.
b. Tell the family members they will need to administer the medication.
c. Speak slowly, use repetition, and paraphrase for the patient.
d. Face the patient directly and speak clearly in a quiet place.
D
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A Incorrect. The nurse avoids using elderspeak and thus holds the medication closest to the patient. The family can view the medication after the patient does.
B Incorrect. The patient should receive the teaching while the family observes. Speaking to the family conveys disrespect for the elder and, in this case, implies the elder is incompetent.
C Incorrect. These are aspects of elderspeak the nurse avoids in teaching an elder.
D Correct. The nurse demonstrates respect and concern for the patient by address-ing him directly; and the best way to communicate with an elder is to face him directly in a quiet place so ambient noise does not interfere with communication.
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