You are on the scene of a possible overdose. You find a 30-year-old man pacing about his living room. There is evidence of illicit drug use and the apartment is in disarray. The patient seems agitated and nervous. Attempts at calming the patient should include which of the following?
A) Sit close to him with your arm around his shoulders to show that you are truly concerned.
B) Stand still with your arms crossed to instill a sense of control and authority.
C) Repeat part of what the patient is saying to show that you are listening to him.
D) Speak quickly to give the patient all of the important information without delay.
C
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Which of the following is not considered part of the workflow in a medical office that uses an EHR system?
What will be an ideal response?
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