The nurse is teaching an elder client who is recovering from a prolonged illness about a new medication regimen. The most appropriate teaching aid would be:
A)
assist client with making a written list of medication times.
B)
instruct a family member on the times of the new medications.
C)
encourage the client to ask frequent questions.
D)
have the client repeat the instructions back to you.
A
Explanation:
A)
Since short-term memory loss frequently occurs in the elderly, written lists and use of calendars is helpful in assisting elderly clients with recall of information. Instructing family members doesn't involve the client, although they should have a copy of the list as well. Options C and D are helpful techniques, but the client may still forget the instructions.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Health Problems.
B)
Since short-term memory loss frequently occurs in the elderly, written lists and use of calendars is helpful in assisting elderly clients with recall of information. Instructing family members doesn't involve the client, although they should have a copy of the list as well. Options C and D are helpful techniques, but the client may still forget the instructions.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Health Problems.
C)
Since short-term memory loss frequently occurs in the elderly, written lists and use of calendars is helpful in assisting elderly clients with recall of information. Instructing family members doesn't involve the client, although they should have a copy of the list as well. Options C and D are helpful techniques, but the client may still forget the instructions.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Health Problems.
D)
Since short-term memory loss frequently occurs in the elderly, written lists and use of calendars is helpful in assisting elderly clients with recall of information. Instructing family members doesn't involve the client, although they should have a copy of the list as well. Options C and D are helpful techniques, but the client may still forget the instructions.
Application
Implementation
Health Promotion and Maintenance: Prevention and Early Detection of Health Problems.
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