To meet the learning needs of the older adult, the nurse incorporates which of the following considerations in planning to teach a 73-year-old diabetic patient about insulin administration?
A) Requesting hearing aids to help the patient receive information
B) Using numerous handouts and detailed teaching plan
C) Allowing more time for the processing of the information
D) Demonstrating a wide variety of syringes and techniques
Ans: C
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