The medical assistant identifies that the patient has a bluish color to his lips and fingers. This should be documented as: ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
cyanosis
Cyanosis is due to insufficient oxygen and accompanied by a bluish or purplish discoloration of the skin.
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A) packed blood B) serum C) transfusion D) whole blood
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Myasthenia gravis is a disease that affects the transmission of nerve signals at the neuromuscular junction to muscle
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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In traditional Chinese medicine, the vital energy force that courses through the body is
A) qigong. B) tai chi. C) qi. D) yang.
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Effective listening skills include
a. preaching and paraphrasing. b. active listening and paraphrasing. c. preaching and labeling. d. active listening and labeling.
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