During an appointment, you observe that a patient seems to have difficulty understanding the medical instructions given verbally by the physician. The patient nods but is unable to paraphrase the instructions when asked. Which action by the medical assistant demonstrates an understanding of learning style adaptation to improve the patient's comprehension?
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Schedule periodic interactive learning sessions to reinforce the verbal instructions.
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Utilize multimedia resources in multiple formats to cater to all possible learning preferences.
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Provide written materials summarizing the instructions to facilitate review at home.
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Repeat the verbal instructions to ensure the patient can memorize them by the end of the appointment.
Providing written materials that summarize the instructions can cater to individuals who learn better through reading and visualization than through auditory explanations. This approach is effective for patients who may be overwhelmed or unable to retain verbal information during a stressful medical appointment. While interactive sessions can also be helpful, they can be time-consuming and may not always be practical. Multimedia resources can be beneficial but might not be immediately available during the consultation. Repeating verbal instructions is less likely to be effective for a patient already showing signs of difficulty with verbal comprehension.
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