Which of the following would you do to alleviate a patient's anxiety about having an electrocardiography?
A. Tell the patient that the procedure will last 1 hour
B. Explain to the patient that a small amount of electricity passes through the body
C. Describe to the patient what disease or abnormality the physician is looking for
D. Encourage the patient to ask questions and verbalize her concerns
E. Tell the patient that although ECGs are unpleasant, they are necessary
D. Encourage the patient to ask questions and verbalize her concerns
Encourage the patient to ask questions about the process and clear up any misunderstandings he or she may have. Assure him or her that no electricity passes through the body.
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Which of the following should be considered legal documents and as such must to be included in the client file?
a. Therapist journal as a part of peer supervision b. Text message confirming a client's appointment c. Handwritten note about a client's attendance d. Memo about a client written to her doctor
Unprofessional conduct must be reported to the proper authorities as directed by the:
a. NDC b. Food and Drug Administration c. OSHA d. state board of pharmacy
Translate the following:
VS: TPR and BP qid
Mental health services for vocational counseling would be reported with code ____________________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).