What Measure Will Facilitate Communication with a Patient Who Is

question 26

Multiple Choice

What measure will facilitate communication with a patient who is depressed and evidencing psychomotor retardation and withdrawal?

• A) Ask the patient to indicate yes or no with finger signals.
• B) Arrange to spend time with the patient at prearranged intervals.
• C) Give concrete and concise directions rather than asking questions.
• D) Speak loudly and rapidly to the patient to focus his or her attention.

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