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6 years ago
When working with a patient with impaired mental function, proper communication from the technologist to the patient should include:
 
 talking down to the patient
  speaking in a tone and pace that would be used when speaking to another adult
  speaking in a higher and louder tone
  assessing the patient's comprehension level and adjusting communication based on this assessment
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assessing the patient's comprehension level and adjusting communication based on this assessment

Rationale: Mentally impaired patients should be assessed for their level of comprehension. Depending on mental capacity, the technologist may need to alter his or her communication style. Clear and simple directions are best and may have to be repeated.
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