How Does a Provider Judge a Patient's Speech During the General

question 63

Multiple Choice

How does a provider judge a patient's speech during the general appearance component of the physical examination?

• A) Instruct the patient to read a few sentences printed on a card.
• B) Ask the patient whether he or she has any speech problems.
• C) Ask the patient a few questions.
• D) Closely examine the patient's mouth and throat.

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