A community health nurse is concerned that certain members of the local community do not comprehend the educational material due to low literacy. The nurse recognizes which approach to this problem is the most appropriate?

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It is very important for clients who have low literacy to have ample opportunity to provide feedback that will demonstrate understanding. Communication with low-literacy, high-risk groups should be simplified and easy-to-read materials. At the same time, there is the danger of making the communication so simple that the reader feels insulted. It has been well documented that most health information pamphlets, brochures, and other materials cannot be read or comprehended by adults who have low literacy. Those who have the lowest literacy levels have the highest mortality and morbidity.

A Community Health Nurse Is Concerned That Certain Members of the Local