Which Action Is Considered a Best Practice When Communicating with Geriatric

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which action is considered a best practice when communicating with geriatric patients with cognitive impairments?

• A) Treat the person as if he/she is special and address him/her in a soft, quiet manner.
• B) Speak moderately loud, facing the patient and holding his/her hand.
• C) Approach the patient from the front and identify yourself.
• D) Take measures to minimize emotional inflections in your message.

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