You are scheduled to see Mrs. Brown today for a medication review You discovered during your last visit with Mrs. Brown that she had low health literacy. Which of the following techniques will you use with Mrs. Brown today to help ensure that she understands the information?

A. Discuss 1 or 2 topics maximum during your visit: Limiting the amount of information presented at one time reduces cognitive overload, which is especially important for clients with low health literacy. Focusing on key points allows the client to process, retain, and apply information effectively, improving adherence and safety. B. Provide Mrs. Brown with a list of medical terms to memorize: Asking a client with low health literacy to memorize medical terminology is ineffective and may increase confusion. Health literacy interventions should simplify language and focus on understanding rather than rote memorization. C. Use patient education materials with pictures or drawings: Visual aids enhance comprehension by translating complex concepts into understandable formats. Illustrations of medication schedules, proper administration techniques, or symptom management can improve retention and adherence in clients with limited literacy skills. D. Give Mrs. Brown a medication list containing her current medications: Providing an up-to-date, clearly organized medication list helps the client track dosages, timing, and purpose. Combining this with verbal explanations and visual cues supports understanding and safe self-management of medications.