When Communicating with a Patient Who Cannot Speak or Understand

question 71

Multiple Choice

When communicating with a patient who cannot speak or understand English, ____.

• A) insist that the patient learn English
• B) speak to the patient using appropriate medical terminology
• C) learn and use a few phrases in the patient's native language
• D) write down instructions for the patient
• E) avoid using professional interpreters

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Definitions:

Price Level

A measure of the average prices of goods and services in an economy at a given time.

Real GDP

Gross Domestic Product adjusted for inflation, measuring the value of all goods and services produced over a specific time frame.

Aggregate Demand Curve

A visual diagram that illustrates the connection between the total price level within an economy and the aggregate demand for products and services at that specific price level.

Price Level

The median price level across all goods and services offered in the economic landscape.