Observations made when forming a general impression of a patient would include all of the following, EXCEPT:
A. level of distress.
B. pulse strength.
C. race and gender.
D. appearance.
Ans: B. pulse strength.
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A) "It is very common for patients in this age group not to tell you everything because most have some form of early dementia." B) "In the older population, most do not trust young people with personal information, such as their medical history." C) "This happens very frequently with people in this age group, so you must accept it and not get upset." D) "Many times persons in this age group will not be forthcoming with all that is going on because they fear losing their independence."
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