When you transfer care of your patient to the hospital staff, it is MOST important to:
A) use discretion and protect the patient's privacy.
B) give a brief report and quickly return to service.
C) only give your hand-off report to a staff physician.
D) always obtain a signature from the receiving nurse.
Answer: A) use discretion and protect the patient's privacy.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Match the term with the word or phrase that best describes it.
A. spitting B. voice box C. throat D. rapid breathing E. air sacs in the lung
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________ codes describe services performed for patients.
A. Diagnosis B. Procedure C. Compliance D. ICD-10_CM