Your First Patient of the Day Is a Man with an Intellectual

Multiple Choice

Your first patient of the day is a man with an intellectual condition that causes his speech to be slow and somewhat unclear. What should you do?

A) Listen attentively and then paraphrase to make sure you heard correctly.
B) Try to finish his sentences for him so he doesn't have to speak much.
C) If he has a companion with him, speak to the companion instead of to him.
D) Speak very loudly and clearly to make sure the patient understands you.