Your First Patient of the Day Is a Man with an Intellectual

question 20

Multiple Choice

Your first patient of the day is a man with an intellectual condition that causes his speech to be slow and somewhat unclear. What should you do?

• A) Listen attentively and then paraphrase to make sure you heard correctly.
• B) Try to finish his sentences for him so he doesn't have to speak much.
• C) If he has a companion with him, speak to the companion instead of to him.
• D) Speak very loudly and clearly to make sure the patient understands you.

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