What Should Be Considered When Planning a Health Interview with an Older

question 16

Multiple Choice

What should be considered when planning a health interview with an older adult? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Comfort of the physical setting
• B) Methods to develop trust and rapport
• C) Timing for minimal distractions
• D) The age and ethnicity of the patient
• E) Income level

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Definitions:

Scarcity

A situation in which resources are insufficient to satisfy all wants and needs.

Reactance

A motivational reaction to offers, persons, rules, or regulations that threaten or eliminate specific behavioral freedoms.

Compliance

The act of conforming to or following rules, regulations, or standards.

Lowball Technique

A persuasion and negotiation strategy where an initially favorable offer is made, only to be changed to less favorable terms after initial agreement.