An 83-year-old male has just been diagnosed with congestive heart failure. The nurse is making a home visit to teach him about the six medication that were just prescribed for him. To enhance learning, the nurse
A) allows the session to go as long as the client has questions.
B) with the client's permission includes family members.
C) provides most of the detailed information on teaching sheets.
D) speaks in a loud, high-pitched voice.
B
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