The Most Important Step to Successful Communication with a Patient

question 3

Multiple Choice

The most important step to successful communication with a patient who is visually impaired is to

• A) Ask what his or her preferred method of communication is.
• B) Talk at a faster pace.
• C) Use over-exaggerated body language.
• D) Speak louder.

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