A nurse is establishing a plan of care for a client who has been ordered to receive antibiotic therapy. The client does not read English but is able to understand spoken English
She is of a lower-income socioeconomic group. Which strategy would be most appropriate for teaching this client?
a. Provide a video going over the information.
b. Give the client several pamphlets and asking her to go over them with her family.
c. Provide a teaching sheet with simple words and pictures.
d. Arrange a quiet time to discuss the medication regimen with the client.
ANS: D
This strategy takes both the client's strengths and cultural factors into account.
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