Your patient is a 30-year-old man with Down syndrome who appears to be moderately cognitively disabled. The patient has a cut on his hand and is fearful of having you examine it. The best approach is to:
A) delay examining the hand until EMS arrives in case you need help restraining the patient.
B) be firm with the patient and tell him his dad will have to leave the room if he does not cooperate.
C) state, "I need to look at your hand so I can help you. I'll do my best not to hurt you. Will you let me see your hand?"
D) gain the patient's confidence by stating, "Do you have a little boo boo? Be a good buddy and let me see it."
C
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