Which does the nurse implement when teaching an older client about self-medication in the home?
1. Speak to client loudly and slowly.
2. Allow enough time for questions.
3. Use various large-print materials.
4. Provide long teaching sessions.
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2. The nurse allows time for client and family questions when teaching an older client about medication administration, especially when the therapy is new or complex. This allows the client time to process the information and clarify issues and allows the nurse to evaluate client understanding. Depending on the questions asked, the nurse can provide follow-up teaching on the spot or return to the home for follow-up care.
1. All older clients do not have a hearing impairment, and those with a hearing im-pairment may not benefit from loudly spoken words.
3. Large-print materials are indicated for clients with visual impairments and are not indicated for every older client.
4. The nurse provides client teaching with several short sessions because the lengthy session can overwhelm the client and increase the risk of medication errors.
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