When developing a teaching plan for an older, newly diagnosed diabetic client, the nurse best ensures an understanding of oral hypoglycemic medications when providing:
a. the package insert and assessing the cli-ent's reading skills.
b. the client with the website address for the American Diabetes Association.
c. oral explanations and sending the client home with a written copy.
d. the information in paragraph form as op-posed to numbered line fashion.
ANS: C
Providing memory aids, such as written information including charts, is effective in reinforcing teaching. Package inserts are not always written in lay language that is understandable and ap-propriate to the reading level of the older adult. The font size of the print may be too small for aging eyes. Not all older adults are computer literate or comfortable with the use of the computer. This method may be more effective for younger clients. A more effective manner in which to provide written information to older adults is in the form of lists using a large-size font.
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