Hospice care is designed for those patients who are ________ ________ by providing care in a home setting or hospice center

When dealing with a patient who is getting mad and irritated, the medical assistant should:

a. Call security to prevent escalation of the situation. b. Tell the patient that he will not be seen if he continues his behavior. c. Keep calm and remain courteous. d. Answer in a louder tone to show that behavior like that is not tolerated.

Which of the following diagnoses would not be coded using ICD-9-CM Chapter 9, "Diseases of the Digestive System?"

A) diarrhea B) embedded prenatal teeth C) mesenteric vascular insufficiency D) diverticular disease