As you assess your patient whose chief complaint is dizziness, you ask him if he takes medicine for hypoglycemia. He does not answer; he just looks at you quizzically. You should:

A) adjust your communication to the patient's level.
B) stand in front of him so he can read your lips.
C) repeat the question a little louder.
D) just look through his medications for the answer.

Answer: A

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