Which of the Following Activities Are Tailored to Older Patients

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following activities are tailored to older patients who need adaptations to accommodate physical disabilities?

• A) Recommending a powered toothbrush to assist in brushing
• B) Dimming lights to make reading easier
• C) Recommending that a caregiver complete oral hygiene so the patient will not tire
• D) Oversimplifying instructions owing to cognitive declines that accompany physical changes
• E) All of the above

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