Which of the following best defines a new problem requiring diagnostic work up?
a. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has become worse
b. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician
c. When the performing physician orders specific laboratory, pathology, or diagnostic tests for the purpose of identifying the differential diagnosis of the undiagnosed new presenting problem
d. A patient's presenting problem that has already been diagnosed by the performing physician and has remained stable or shows improvement
c) When the performing physician orders specific laboratory, pathology, or diagnostic tests for the purpose of identifying the differential diagnosis of the undiagnosed new presenting problem
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of these tasks is typically the lowest priority?
A) working on pending files that have tasks B) performing procedures and dismissing patients C) rooming patients D) assisting the provider with emergencies and procedures