When interviewing an elderly patient with a medical complaint, you should avoid:
A) detailed explanations of what you are doing to him or her.
B) looking directly at the patient as this may upset him or her.
C) speaking to the family member first rather than the patient.
D) talking about the patient in the absence of family members.
Ans: C) speaking to the family member first rather than the patient.
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