Peter Smith is a 73-year-old male with Type 2 Diabetes. When he called to schedule today’s appointment, he stated that he was feeling anxious and fatigued and that he was having difficulty e

Peter Smith is a 73-year-old male with Type 2 Diabetes. When he called to schedule today’s appointment, he stated that he was feeling anxious and fatigued and that he was having difficulty eating and sleeping. He arrives at the reception desk today, appearing “flat” in affect. After he signs in, his wife whispers to you, “I want to talk with the doctor about him, before he sees the doctor.” Once Mr. Smith sits down, you notice him lean over and try to pick up a magazine from a table. His chair tips onto two legs while he continues to try to reach the magazine. How should you respond to Mrs. Smith’s request that she be allowed to speak with Dr. Buckwalter privately? Summarize your role as the “first-person” Mr. Smith sees as he enters the office. What action should you take to prevent Mr. Smith and possibly other patients from falling while trying to reach the magazines on the table?