The nurse is planning an instructional session for an 80-year-old client. Which of the following strategies would be helpful for the nurse to use? (Select all that apply.)
1. Limit distractions.
2. Use a well-lit room.
3. Use verbal instructions and follow-up with written information to reinforce.
4. Use computer-assisted instruction.
5. Plan for one long session.
6. Include a family member if possible.
1, 2, 3, 6
Strategies to use when instructing an older client include limiting distractions, using a well-lit room, using verbal instructions with written information to reinforce instruction, and including a family member if possible. Computer-assisted instruction and planning for a long session are not strategies to use when instructing an older adult client.
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