When communicating with a geriatric patient, OEC Technicians should:
a. use layman's terms.
b. use medical terms to describe their findings and treatment plan.
c. use anatomical pictures and point to the affected areas as they explain.
d. touch the patient as they explain the patient's medical issues and affected body areas.
Answer: a
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