When speaking to an elderly patient the Paramedic should:
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When speаking tо аn elderly pаtient the Paramedic shоuld:
Shаne is reаdy tо breаk up with Kayla. They have been dating fоr оver a year, but he is extremely frustrated with her and does not know what to do. One of his favorite activities is to eat out and try new restaurants. Kayla, however, hates eating in restaurants and always has. She told Shane that she loses her appetite at the mere thought of having to eat out. When he pushed her for an explanation, Kayla explained she was afraid that she might spill something on herself or do something equally foolish and other people would see it and laugh at her. Even though she knows how frustrated Shane is with her, Kayla cannot bring herself to eat at a restaurant. Kayla’s family is also very frustrated with her “nervousness” and they have tried to convince Kayla she is being “silly.” Nevertheless, Kayla cannot eat in any type of restaurant for fear of “making a fool” of herself. And the likely diagnosis is…