Which of the Following Would Be the Most Appropriate Way

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most appropriate way for respiratory care student Amy Long to initially approach a 58-year-old female patient, Mrs. Nora Jones?

• A) "Hello, Mrs. Jones. I am Amy from respiratory care, and with your permission I would like to assess you for your treatment." (Amy stands 5 feet from the patient and makes direct eye contact.)
• B) Hey there, Nora! Isn't this a great day!?! I'm Amy and I need to listen to you." (Amy holds out her stethoscope in front of her and approaches the patient to within 1.5 feet.)
• C) "Hi, I'm Amy, here to give you your treatment." (Amy makes no eye contact and looks around the room for a nebulizer.)
• D) Hi, Mrs. Jones. I'm here for your treatment." (Amy makes direct eye contact.)

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