In planning to teach an older adult client, the nurse should incorpora

In planning to teach an older adult client, the nurse should incorporate which teaching method or principle into the plan?

1. Keep teaching sessions short.
2. Teach in the early morning or late evening.
3. Put as much as possible into each teaching session.
4. Focus on teaching a family member or caregiver instead.

ANSWER

ANS: 1
Keeping teaching sessions short is an appropriate method when teaching an older adult client. The older adult should be taught when the client is alert and rested, not early morning or late evening. The teaching session should not be filled with numerous topics. The older adult client is capable of learning and should be the focus. A family member or caregiver may be included in teaching, but the older adult client should not be excluded.