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

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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?


A) Use printed materials for instruction so that the client will have more time to review the material.
B) Direct the teaching toward the partner as the client's support person and caregiver.
C) Provide additional time for the client to understand preoperative instructions and carry out procedures.
D) Ask the partner to wait in the hall in order to focus preoperative teaching with the client.

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