When providing patient teaching for older adults, the nurse employs what priority strategy to improve patient understanding?
A) Repetition
B) Meticulous detail
C) Extensive written teaching
D) Family involvement
C
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The drugs that are used to manage Parkinson's disease are associated with many adverse effects in older people with long-term problems. In many cases, other pharmacotherapeutic agents are given to counteract the adverse effects of these drugs. So patients then have complicated drug regimens with many associated adverse effects and problems. Consequently, it is essential for these patients to have extensive written drug-teaching protocols. Repetition, attention to detail, and family involvement can further improve effectiveness of teaching, but providing written instructions is the highest priority strategy.
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