The nurse is planning a presentation to a group of senior citizens as part of a wellness program. Which of the following topics would be appropriate for the nurse to instruct this client population?
1. Importance of taking medications as prescribed
2. Ways to follow a physician's treatment plan
3. Ease of changing an abdominal dressing
4. Strategies to reduce salt in the diet and increase activity
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Some educational topics can be instructed in a group setting. Strategies to reduce salt intake and increase activity are two topics that would be appropriate for a group instruction. The other choices are appropriate for individual instruction.
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