The statement that would put the older woman most at ease during the lengthy health interview would be:
a. "This interview will take about an hour."
b. "Please have a seat over there across from the desk."
c. "There are 75 questions we need to get answered in the next hour."
d. "The bathroom is behind that green door. We will be taking a break in about 30 minutes."
ANS: D
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