Your patient is a 21-year-old female with a history of epilepsy. She is having a convulsion upon your arrival. Which of the following should you do?
A) Restrain the patient's extremities to prevent injury from flailing of the arms and legs.
B) Move furniture and other objects away from the patient to prevent injury.
C) Insert a bite block, cloth, wallet, or similar item between the patient's teeth to prevent her from biting her tongue.
D) Place a tongue depressor or spoon in the back of the mouth to prevent the patient from swallowing her tongue.
B
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How would a problem section be added to a current encounter note?
A) Use the New Problem button. B) Click on Problem List and select New Problem from Tools menu. C) Click on a diagnosis and select Create a problem section from the Actions menu. D) Click on Problem List button then select Add New from the drop-down menu.