When interviewing the elderly patient, all of the following techniques will be helpful, EXCEPT
a. allowing extra time for the interview.
b. scheduling more than one interview.
c. speaking loudly and slowly.
d. interviewing a family member or caregiver as well as the patient.
C
Interviewing the older patient may require additional time for question interpretation and patient responses. It may be necessary to schedule more than one interview because the patient may have multisystem changes or complaints, a weakened physical condition, or a cognitive impairment. It may be necessary to interview an older patient's family member or caregiver to assess the patient's past and present health or illness status. Speaking loudly and slowly is not helpful.
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