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During a Health Interview, an Elderly Patient Has Difficulty Remembering

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During a health interview, an elderly patient has difficulty remembering information about the health history. In order to get the information more reliably, the nurse should:


A) repeat the questions at the end of the visit to cross-check for accuracy of data.
B) reassure the patient that forgetfulness is a normal part of the aging process.
C) gather information from a family member accompanying the patient.
D) omit the interview and proceed to a physical examination.

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