Assessment of an older adult reveals problems with the adult's working memory. When developing the adult's plan of care, which interventions would be most appropriate for the nurse to include? Select all that apply.

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Working memory is the ability to temporarily hold information in one's mind while it is processed is central to many functions, such as remembering to take medication, processing language, solving problems, making decisions, and learning. Therefore, the nurse would institute interventions to address these areas, such as written reminders for medications, speaking slowly and clearly, and demonstrating simple ways for decision-making. The adult's level of orientation is not affected, so reorienting would be unnecessary. Although decision-making may be affected, it would be more appropriate for the nurse to assist the adult with decision-making or teach the adult strategies to assist with decision-making rather than not letting the adult make decisions.

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