When obtaining the history from a geriatric patient that is hard of hearing, which of the following is correct?
Explanation
Answer: B - While geriatric patients often times have their own challenges, it is important that they are treated with dignity and respect while making sure to hear the patient, not just their friends and family. While a geriatric patient may be hard of hearing, do not assume so. Furthermore, it is true that it often takes slightly longer to get an adequate medical history from someone who is older in age; however, the EMR should have patience.
