In preparing to give a presentation on breast self-examination, a nurse went to the American Cancer Society and obtained a variety of handouts to use during the presentation. Which possibly erroneous assumption is the nurse making?
a. Handouts are the best technique for emphasizing important points.
b. Handouts will be easily read by people in the audience.
c. People will appreciate the brochures and freebies such as shower hook reminders.
d. People will use the reminders and put them in their bathrooms.
ANS: B
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).