The nurse is teaching a 12-year-old with intellectual disability about medications. Which of the following interventions is essential?
a. Speak slowly and distinctly.
b. Teach the information to the parents only.
c. Use pictures rather than printed words.
d. Validate client understanding of teaching
Answer: d. Validate client understanding of teaching
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