The nurse is preparing an educational session for community members on bicycle safety. What strategies should the nurse keep in mind when preparing written materials for the presentation? (Select all that apply.)
1. Place material in bullet points.
2. Use a large type font with printed materials.
3. Avoid professional jargon and use simple terms with one or two syllables.
4. Place all written material on one sheet, limiting the amount of white space.
5. Write at a grade level 1 to 2 grades below the highest educational level of the participants.
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Explanation: 1. When delivering content the nurse should bullet important information when possible. A large type font should be used. Materials should be developed at grade levels one to two grades below the highest grade completed in school and should employ short sentences and simple, one- and two-syllable words. Messages should avoid professional jargon. Written materials should have ample white space to prevent readers from being overwhelmed by content.
2. When delivering content the nurse should bullet important information when possible. A large type font should be used. Materials should be developed at grade levels one to two grades below the highest grade completed in school and should employ short sentences and simple, one- and two-syllable words. Messages should avoid professional jargon. Written materials should have ample white space to prevent readers from being overwhelmed by content.
3. When delivering content the nurse should bullet important information when possible. A large type font should be used. Materials should be developed at grade levels one to two grades below the highest grade completed in school and should employ short sentences and simple, one- and two-syllable words. Messages should avoid professional jargon. Written materials should have ample white space to prevent readers from being overwhelmed by content.
5. When delivering content the nurse should bullet important information when possible. A large type font should be used. Materials should be developed at grade levels one to two grades below the highest grade completed in school and should employ short sentences and simple, one- and two-syllable words. Messages should avoid professional jargon. Written materials should have ample white space to prevent readers from being overwhelmed by content.
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