Which of the following tips will help you communicate more effectively with an older patient?
A. Supply a word when the patient stops to think of a word
B. Speak very loudly
C. Use a higher pitch when you speak
D. Interrupt the patient if your question was misunderstood
E. Look for a way to make a connection with the patient
E. Look for a way to make a connection with the patient
Look for ways to make a connection so that the patient feels relaxed and comfortable.
You might also like to view...
MSDS are not required for ____.
A. large quantities of a chemical B. household quantities of a chemical C. hazardous materials accessed only by technicians D. fire departments
The person who brings the lawsuit is known as the __________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Periodic payments made to keep an insurance policy in force are
A) deductibles. B) copayments. C) annual limits. D) premiums.
A 14-year-old female is brought to the clinic by her mother who states that her daughter has lost a significant amount of weight recently, consumes large amounts of unhealthy food, and forces herself to vomit afterward. These symptoms are indicative of which of the following disorders?
A) bulimia nervosa B) anorexia nervosa C) Asperger's syndrome D) pica