An older adult patient has a prescription for a new medication. When preparing to administer the medication to the patient for the first time, the nurse gets ready to educate the patient and the patient's daughter about the medication. When educating the patient and the daughter, the nurse should avoid which intervention?

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Assuming the cognitively intact older adults lacks the capacity to understand instructions is a common error. Health care providers often direct instruction to the older adult patient's younger companion, even when the patient has no cognitive impairment. This action invalidates the patient and diminishes self-worth. All the remaining options are appropriate since they are involving the patient and are respectful of the common needs of the older adult.

An Older Adult Patient Has a Prescription for a New