An example of a factor that would impede a patient's learning is:
A)Poverty.
B)Limited health insurance.
C)Being an older adult.
D)Heavy sedation.

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Nurses need to be sensitive to the teaching needs of those at risk for disparities in health care: persons of a different race or ethnic group,women,children,older adults,rural residents,and those with limited or no health insurance,low health literacy,and/or low socioeconomic status.It is important that lower expectations for persons who are disadvantaged,have a low literacy level,or have limited English proficiency are not unintentionally communicated.

An Example of a Factor That Would Impede a Patient's