A physician is examining the client during the client's initial physical examination. After collecting all the data, the physician writes R/O in the medical records and suggests some more tests and examinations. What does the physician mean by R/O?
A) Rule out
B) Revise order
C) Record out
D) Refill out
A
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If the physician is unsure of the actual medical diagnosis, the physician uses the term rule out, or the abbreviation R/O, to indicate that a condition is suspected, but additional diagnostic data must be obtained before confirmation. R/O does not mean revise order, record out, or refill out.
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