What can a medical assistant do to calm a patient who is nervous about a procedure?

What will be an ideal response?

The medical assistant should explain to the patient exactly what to expect before, during, and after a procedure.

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Compression of the ulnar nerve at the tunnel along the outer edge of the elbow, causing numbness, tingling, and possible partial loss of function of the little finger and medial aspect of the ring finger.

A. luxation B. carpal tunnel syndrome C. diastasis D. cubital tunnel syndrome

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A patient attempting to compensate for blood loss and shock may present with any or all of the following EXCEPT:

A) decreasing pulse pressure and cool, clammy skin. B) increasing pulse pressure and cool, clammy skin. C) increasing respiratory rate and decreasing tidal volume. D) increasing pulse rate and decreasing pulse strength.

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