Answered

A patient care technician is assigned to a new patient. Which of the following actions should the technician take when meeting the patient for the first time?

A. Ask the patient what they would like to be called.
B. Call the patient by their first name.
C. Use terms of endearment with the patient.
D. Address the patient by their medical identification number.



Answer :

GinnyAnswer

Final answer:

When meeting a new patient, a patient care technician should ask about the patient's preference for their name, maintain eye contact, and show respect without using terms of endearment or the patient's medical identification number.


Explanation:

When meeting a new patient, a patient care technician should:

  1. Ask the patient what they would like to be called, typically addressing them by their last name unless told otherwise.
  2. Make eye contact, be polite, and respectful to show care and respect.
  3. Avoid using terms of endearment or the patient's medical identification number to maintain professionalism.

Learn more about Patient Care Etiquette here:

https://brainly.com/question/7982674


Other Questions