A sign or symptom that causes a patient or bystander to request medical help is known as the:

A) primary problem.
B) present illness.
C) chief complaint.
D) associated symptom.


C

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a. Severe pain b. Bilateral loss of proprioception c. Bilateral losses of pain and temperature sensibility d. Segmental weakness and atrophy

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Which of the following are causes of metabolic acidosis?               I. Diabetic ketoacidosis            II. Salicylate intoxication           III. Severe diarrhea           IV. Renal failure

A. I and III only B. I, II, III, and IV C. I, II and III only D. II and III only

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Which of the following are good ways to engage patients in communication and set the stage for establishing a partnership?

A. Ask the patient pointed and critical questions. B. Introduce yourself after the patient has removed his or her clothing and put on a gown. C. Use clinical terms so the patient will know you are competent. D. Repeat the patient's thoughts and feelings in your own words. E. All of the above

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What will the duties of the dental administrator often be determined by in different offices?

What will be an ideal response?

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