The nurse is planning to teach a 75-year-old patient about administering her medication. How can the nurse enhance the patient's ability to learn?
A) Provide links to websites that contain information related to the medication
B) Exclude family members from the session
C) Use color-coded materials
D) Make the information relevant to the patient's condition
Ans: D
Feedback: Studies have shown that older adults can learn and remember if the information is paced appropriately, relevant, and followed by appropriate feedback.
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