Question

question 33
when taking a patient history, it is important to

remain impersonal and show little emotion or empathy toward the patient.

consistently call the patient by his or her first name to establish patient rapport.

maintain a polite and professional demeanor when gathering information.

make a mental note of the patient’s mannerisms to share with the radiologist.

Explanation:

• First option: Impersonal approach is unprofessional in patient care.
• Second option: Using first name may not respect patient preferences.
• Third option: Polite/professional demeanor is key for accurate history-taking.
• Fourth option: Mannerisms aren’t relevant for radiologist in history-taking.

Answer:

C. maintain a polite and professional demeanor when gathering information.