Which Health Care Worker Is Demonstrating an Appropriate Approach When

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which health care worker is demonstrating an appropriate approach when working with elderly patients?

• A) Maria shows affection for patients by calling them "dear" or "sweetie"
• B) John speaks loudly because he knows that many elderly people have impaired hearing
• C) Angela tries to avoid misunderstandings by speaking with younger relatives
• D) Meryl speaks with them directly to assess their ability to understand

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