A nurse in the geriatric area of a hospital sits with a client and dis

QUESTION

A nurse in the geriatric area of a hospital sits with a client and discusses teaching on how to keep the Groshong port clean when she goes home.

What strategies for controlling environmental constraints should the nurse keep in mind when working with clients who are geriatric?

A) Try to arrange learning experiences when the learner feels relatively healthy.
B) Have a sufficient grasp of the subject matter.
C) Make sure expectations and standards are clear.
D) Provide time for learning at a comfortable pace.

ANSWER:

C