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Which element identified by a bullet is documented in the words "face flushed with temperature of 101.2? Pulse rapid, respiration shallow . . . Fever remained stable at 101.1?"

a. Constitutional: Measurement of any 3 of the following 7 vital signs: (1) sitting or standing blood pressure, (2) supine blood pressure, (3) pulse rate and regularity, (4) respiration, (5) temperature, (6) height, (7) weight b. Respiratory: assessment of respiratory effort (e.g., intercostal retractions, use of accessory muscles, diaphragmatic movement) c. Cardiovascular: auscultation of heart with notation of abnormal sounds and murmurs d. Skin: inspection of skin and subcutaneous tissue (e.g., rashes, lesions, ulcers)

When the medical assistant suspects a patient may have been abused, the assistant should:

A) inform the physician of the findings and reason for suspicion. B) tell the patient to call the local authorities. C) file a report. D) none of the above