What is the Non-Availability Indicator box used to specify?

A. whether a patient is available for treatment
B. whether an insurance carrier is available to provide coverage
C. whether a provider is available to provide treatment
D. whether a nonavailability (NA) statement is required

Answer: D

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after his arrival, he presented with a disheveled appearance. His clothes appeared clean, but he was unshaven and his hair was matted. He had difficulty making eye contact and was difficult to engage. He answered most questions with single word answers, or as few words as possible and consistently avoided interacting verbally. He again said he had no idea how or why he wound up at the ED and was not sure why he was at this clinic. He kept asking when he could have a beer. When asked about his past, he said he was a Navy veteran and had been discharged after serving in the first Gulf war. According to Sam, he does not drink too much, and can quit anytime he wants – he just "doesn't want to quit." He blames a string of bad luck for winding up on the streets and thinks the government should take care of him because, "after all, I am a veteran." He consistently refuses to take responsibility for his actions. He really has no memory of the past several months, and kept asking where he was and why he was there. Dx: Amnesia due to alcohol; alcoholism First-listed diagnosis: ________ Secondary diagnoses: ________

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When caring for a female patient who has been sexually assaulted, you should:

A. allow law enforcement to take her statement before you begin treatment. B. advise her that she will not be allowed to shower or change her clothes. C. ask the patient for a concise, detailed report of what happened to her. D. place any bloodstained clothing or other articles in separate paper bags.

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