Elderly people often do not adhere to a therapeutic regimen. This is a significant problem. What strategy is the best to assist the elderly in adhering to a therapeutic regimen?
A) Demonstrate a dressing change and allow the patient to practice.
B) Provide a pamphlet on a dressing change.
C) Verbally instruct the patient how to change a dressing.
D) Have a family member change the dressing.
Ans: A
Chapter: 4
Client Needs: B
Cognitive Level: Application
Difficulty: Difficult
Integrated Process: Teaching/Learning
Objective: 2
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Feedback: The nurse must consider that cognitive deficiencies can be manifested by the elderly population's inability to draw inferences, apply information, or understand major teaching points. Demonstration and practice are essential in meeting these deficiencies. The other options are incorrect because the elderly may have problems reading and/or understanding a written pamphlet or verbal instructions. Having a family member change the dressing when the patient is capable of doing it impedes self-care and independence.
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