The medical director states that it seems there has been an increase in the number of patients suffering from shortness of breath with a history of congestive heart failure (CHF). He adds that he is thinking about modifying the protocols, but first must know the number of patients seen with this condition over the past year. To best determine the number of patients treated for this condition, you
would:
A) question the emergency department physicians and nurses.
B) review the previous prehospital care reports.
C) have employees complete a form any time they treat a patient with CHF.
D) have all employees complete a survey regarding the increase.
B
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