The Appropriate Way to Address a Patient with a Last

question 70

Multiple Choice

The appropriate way to address a patient with a last name that is difficult to pronounce is to ____.

• A) call the patient by his or her first name
• B) attempt to pronounce it the best you can
• C) ask the patient how to pronounce his or her name
• D) ask someone else to talk to the patient
• E) avoid calling the patient by name

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Definitions:

West

Refers to the western part of the United States, which was characterized by its frontier and expansionist period during the 19th century, playing a significant role in the nation's development.

South

A direction or location often associated with the southern part of a country or region; contextually, it could refer to the Confederate states in the US Civil War, or the Global South in international relations.

Women

Refers to adult human females, often highlighting their roles, rights, or issues in society.