In the ________ period (after the surgical procedure), the duties of a medical assistant may include immediate care of the patient, proper cleaning of the surgical room, and follow-up care of the patient.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
postoperative
The period just after the surgical procedure is the postoperative period.
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premium abuse. premium fraud. benefit abuse. benefit fraud.
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