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When an office nurse asks the patient to repeat information that he has just given to the patient over the telephone, the nurse is:

A. Saving the extra time it would take to mail the information.
The purpose of asking the patient to repeat information is not about saving time but to ensure accurate understanding.

B. Verifying that the patient understands the information.
Asking the patient to repeat the information confirms that they understood it correctly, which is essential in promoting effective communication and preventing misunderstandings.

C. Acting in a cautious way to avoid charges of negligence. While caution is involved, the primary purpose is to ensure understanding rather than legal protection.

D. Testing the patient's intelligence and memory.
This is not a test of intelligence or memory but rather a verification of understanding.

A. Include another person in the instruction because an 82-year-old person will be unable to master the technique. This is an assumption based on age and is incorrect. Age alone does not determine learning ability; many older adults are fully capable of learning new skills.

B. Provide written material and diagrams alone. While written materials are helpful, they should be supplemented with hands-on practice and guidance, especially for skill-based learning.

C. Speed through the details because age and experience will shorten learning time. Older adults may actually require a slower pace to absorb new information, particularly for complex tasks.

D. Slow the pace and frequently ask questions to assess comprehension. Slowing the pace and asking questions helps ensure the patient has the time needed to process the information and provides the nurse with feedback on understanding.