A numeric filing system
A. is not used when patient confidentiality is especially important.
B. organizes records according to the patient's last name.
C. may include numbers that indicate where in the filing system a file can be found.
D. is the only practical system for a large practice.
C. may include numbers that indicate where in the filing system a file can be found.
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Your patient is an 87-year-old man complaining of chest pain. He knows his name, the date, and where he is, as well as what led him to call 911. He states he is prescribed several medications but cannot remember their names. You should:
A) ask a family member if he or she knows what medications he takes. B) call his physician to verify his medications. C) try to guess his medications based on his medical history. D) document that the patient is not fully alert.