Mr Henderson Is a 64-Year-Old Patient Whose Wife Insisted That

question 17

Multiple Choice

Mr. Henderson is a 64-year-old patient whose wife insisted that he have his hearing tested because he often does not hear her when she speaks to him. When you speak to him, he answers, but some of his answers do not seem appropriate, and you suspect that he has not heard you or has misinterpreted what you said. Which of the following actions can you take to help make sure Mr. Henderson understands the questions you ask during the interview?

• A) Speak more loudly
• B) Emphasize your lip movements
• C) Face the patient while speaking to him
• D) Speak more slowly
• E) Speak in clear, high-pitched tones

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Definitions:

Macro Intervention

Strategies or actions taken at a large-scale or societal level to address public issues or influence systemic change.

Elderly People

Elderly people refers to individuals who are significantly beyond the average age of retirement, often considered to be those aged 65 years and older.

Adequate Funds

Sufficient monetary resources required to cover expenses, support operations, or fulfill a specific purpose or project.

Qualitative Methods

Research approaches that focus on understanding aspects of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior through observational and interpretational techniques.