Once a patient has recovered completely from syncope, what is the next step?
A. An ambulance should be called.
B. The patient's primary care physician should be notified.
C. All information concerning the episode should be documented in the patient's chart.
D. The patient should be referred to a psychologist to help alleviate future anxiety.
Answer: C
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A) abdomen. B) head. C) neck. D) none of the above.
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