One reason not to use the SSN for patient identifiers is that there is no check digit for verification of the number
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Check digits are considered important when issuing an identification number. The SSN does not contain that type of knowledge.
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a. muscular clusters b. myolytic components c. myotatic units d. muscular units
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If a patient engages in clearly inappropriate behavior, you should:
A) try to ignore the behavior and continue with your work B) push the patient away and yell aggressively for him or her to stop C) isolate yourself with the patient and instruct him or her to cease the behavior D) have a witness come in, and instruct the patient to cease the behavior
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