When teaching the old-old adult (over age 85 ) who has been diagnosed with a new illness, the nurse recognizes this age group:
A)
needs client teaching at a slower pace, with visual aids and repetition.
B)
does not profit from patient teaching.
C)
learns at the same rate as young-old adults.
D)
is generally cognitively impaired and unable to learn new information.
A
Explanation:
A)
Due to neurovascular and sensory losses, older adults need adjustment in teaching methods, although they still have the ability to learn.
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B)
Due to neurovascular and sensory losses, older adults need adjustment in teaching methods, although they still have the ability to learn.
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Health Promotion: Growth and Development
C)
Due to neurovascular and sensory losses, older adults need adjustment in teaching methods, although they still have the ability to learn.
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Planning
Health Promotion: Growth and Development
D)
Due to neurovascular and sensory losses, older adults need adjustment in teaching methods, although they still have the ability to learn.
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Planning
Health Promotion: Growth and Development
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