To What Extent Should the Patient with a Physical Disability

question 20

Multiple Choice

To what extent should the patient with a physical disability or emotional disorder be involved in providing health history information to the health professional?

• A) The patient should be present during information collection but should not be addressed directly.
• B) All information should be collected from past records and family members while the patient is in another room.
• C) The patient should be involved only when you sense that he or she may feel ignored.
• D) The patient should be fully involved to the limit of his or her ability.

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