When Interviewing Older Adults, the Examiner Should

question 17

Multiple Choice

When interviewing older adults, the examiner should:

• A) speak extremely loudly, because most older adults have significant hearing impairment.
• B) provide a written questionnaire in place of an interview.
• C) position himself or herself facing the patient.
• D) dim the lights to decrease anxiety.

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