One Strategy for Communicating Necessary Information and Instructions to Older

question 31

Multiple Choice

One strategy for communicating necessary information and instructions to older patients is to:

• A)Allow extra time and schedule older patients early in the day.
• B)Tell them from the beginning of the visit you will only address one issue.
• C)Assume they will not understand instructions and simplify all instructions and explanations.
• D)Refuse to see an older patient unless they come with a caretaker.

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