Which of the Following Actions Should the Medical Assistant Take

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take when communicating with a mentally or emotionally disturbed patient?

• A) Remain calm if the patient becomes agitated or confused
• B) Avoid asking the patient to repeat what he said
• C) Speak in a loud voice
• D) Use a quiet voice in a secluded area
• E) Mirror the patient's reactions to show that you understand

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