A nurse is providing health education about the importance of dental health to Latino residents in a community.Which of the following considerations should be made to promote health literacy within this program?

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Box 10-6, in the textbook, addresses the issue of teaching when there is a language barrier.The following strategies are recommended:
· Use courtesy and a formal approach.· Address the person by his or her last name.· Introduce yourself, pointing to yourself as you give your name.· Project a friendly attitude with a smile and a handshake.· Speak with a moderate tone and volume.· Attempt to use words in the person's language, which indicates respect for the individual's culture.· Use simple, everyday words rather than complex words, medical jargon, or colloquialisms.· Use hand gestures to help the person understand.· Instruct the person in small increments.· Have the person demonstrate understanding of the message.· Provide written instructions for the person to take home.· When available, use flash cards and phrase books in other languages.

A Nurse Is Providing Health Education About the Importance of Dental