The nurse is to teach an 84-year-old Spanish-speaking patient newly diagnosed with diabetes how to self-administer insulin. The patient has hearing and visual impairments. To be effective as a teacher, the nurse should carry out which tasks?

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Before health care teaching sessions for adults, assess reading level, learning styles, and readiness to learn. Family members should not be used as interpreters of specific medical information to maintain the patient's right to privacy and to avoid possible misinterpretation of medical terminology. Access to interpretation or translation for deaf and limited English proficiency (LEP) patients is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which mandates equal rights for people regardless of race, color, or national origin. Use photos, drawings, or video to enhance understanding. A patient whose cultural beliefs and values are considered is more likely to demonstrate compliance. Patients with learning disabilities or cognitive alterations need individualized instruction geared to their special needs.

The Nurse Is to Teach an 84-Year-Old Spanish-Speaking Patient Newly