When presenting information to the older adult, the client will be most likely to engage with the nurse in the learning process if:
1. Client feedback is encouraged and valued
2. Physical disabilities are accommodated for
3. The topic or information is valued by the learner
4. New knowledge is connected to knowledge already processed
ANS: 3
The older adult learner will be more interested and willing to participate actively in the learning if they have been given the opportunity to determine the values of the information to them person-ally.
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