A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to an older adult client who is scheduled for surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse take to promote learning?

A. Connecting new information with past experiences enhances understanding and retention in older adults. B. Larger fonts, such as 14-point, are preferable for older adults with vision changes. C. Speaking clearly, not loudly, is more effective. D. Concrete, not abstract, information is easier to understand.