Which technique should the nurse use when providing information to a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade?
a. Use the passive voice of language.
b. Present the most important information first.
c. Shift from subject to subject until the patient responds.
d. Explain using jargon so the patient will understand others on the health care team.
B
To promote understanding in a patient with a health literacy level of fifth grade is to present the most important information first. Use the active voice instead of passive. Break complex information into understandable chunks; do not shift from subject to subject. Use simple language, avoid medical jargon.
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