The nurse is teaching an older adult client about breast self-examination (BSE). Which of the following should the nurse provide during this instruction? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Additional lighting
2. Increased time
3. Opportunity for questions
4. Large-print handouts
5. A quiz at the end of the instruction
1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: Additional lighting. Additional lighting may be necessary when teaching the older adult client about BSE due to failing eyesight in some of these clients.
Rationale 2: Increased time. More time may be required for the focused interview of the older client who may have a more difficult time talking about something as private as the breasts.
Rationale 3: Opportunity for questions. Allowing an ample amount of opportunity for questions is necessary for some older adults who may take longer to process new information.
Rationale 4: Large-print handouts. Large-print handouts may be necessary when teaching the older adult client about BSE due to failing eyesight in some of these clients.
Rationale 5: A quiz at the end of the instruction. A quiz at the end of the instruction is not indicated as this may cause the client to feel undue stress.
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