When Interviewing Older Adults, the Examiner Should

question 36

Multiple Choice

When interviewing older adults, the examiner should

• A)speak extremely loudly because most older adults have significant hearing impairment.
• B)provide a written questionnaire in place of an interview.
• C)position himself- or herself face to face with the patient.
• D)ask questions containing double negatives.
• E)dim the lights to decrease anxiety.

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