The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to an older-adult client who has poor hearing and vision. The partner answers most questions directed to the client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take when implementing client teaching?

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The nurse should allow more time when doing preoperative teaching and preparation for older clients with sensory deficits. Because the client has visual deficits, he will not be able to use written material for learning. The teaching should be directed toward both the client and the wife because both will need to understand preoperative procedures and teaching.

The Nurse Is Providing Preoperative Teaching to an Older-Adult Client