What action is considered a best practice when communicating with geriatric patients with cognitive impairments?
A) Treat the person as if he/she is special and address him/her in a soft,quiet manner.
B) Speak moderately loud,facing the patient and holding his/her hand.
C) Approach the patient from the front and identify yourself.
D) Take measures to minimize emotional inflections in your message.
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