A nurse educator is developing a presentation for a group of senior citizens. The nurse has 10 typewritten pages of notes and 20 PowerPoint slides for a 30-minute presentation. Which method of communication will enhance learning?
a. Continue lecturing for the 30 minutes
b. Reduce the number of PowerPoint slides and use shorter sentences if possible
c. Cover topics related to careers for the senior citizen
d. Provide copies of notes to the senior citizens
ANS: B
Communications should be well organized and expressed in simple words, a clear style, and the shortest sentences possible.
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