You are developing a teaching plan for your newly diagnosed elderly diabetic client.When discussing his oral hypoglycemic medications,what strategy would be most effective?

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Providing memory aids such as written information including charts is effective in reinforcing teaching.Package inserts are not always written in lay language that is understandable and appropriate to the reading level of the older adult.The font size of the print may be too small for aging eyes.Not all older adults are computer literate or comfortable with the use of the computer.This method may be more effective for younger clients.A more effective manner in which to provide written information to older adults is in the form of lists using a large-size font.

You Are Developing a Teaching Plan for Your Newly Diagnosed