To Best Communicate with a Geriatric Patient with Diminished Eyesight

question 34

Multiple Choice

To best communicate with a geriatric patient with diminished eyesight, the EMT should:

• A) write questions in large print on paper.
• B) increase both the pitch and volume of his voice.
• C) stand in front of the patient and talk normally.
• D) obtain needed information from family members.

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