In teaching an 82-year-old patient to perform a dressing change to be done at home after discharge, the nurse would adjust the teaching session to:
A) include another person in the instruction because an 82-year-old person will be unable to master the technique.
B) slow the pace and frequently ask questions to assess comprehension.
C) speed through the details because age and experience will shorten learning time.
D) provide written material and diagrams alone.

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The older patient needs to have the pace slowed and have time to ask questions to confirm comprehension. The inclusion of written materials to reinforce teaching is also good, but should not be the only method of instruction.

In Teaching an 82-Year-Old Patient to Perform a Dressing Change