A nurse is planning to teach an 80-year-old patient who has exhibited short-term memory loss how to change his dressing. She should:
A) Set long-term goals with the patient.
B) Provide some music to aid learning.
C) Keep visual cues to a minimum.
D) Keep teaching periods short.
Ans: D
Feedback: To assist the elderly patient with short-term memory loss, the nurse should keep teaching periods short, provide glare-free lighting, link new information with familiar information, use visual and auditory cues, and set short-term goals with the patient.
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