When interviewing older adults, the examiner should:
a. speak extremely loudly, because most older adults have significant hearing im-pairment.
b. provide a written questionnaire in place of an interview.
c. position himself or herself facing the pa-tient.
d. dim the lights to decrease anxiety.
C
The health care provider should position himself or herself so that the older patient can see his or her face. Shouting distorts speech, dimming the lights impairs vision, and a written interview may be necessary if all else fails.
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