Explain why confirming patient appointments, especially for new patients and long visits for established patients, is a good practice for medical offices.
What will be an ideal response?
Confirming appointments reduces no-shows, and helps new patients with reminders on office location, appointment time, and what to bring to the first visit. Saves time and opens appointment times when patients realize they must
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A) administering oxygen, if you have not already done so. B) listening as long as it takes to make a determination of what the sounds are. C) asking the patient to take several deep breaths and listening carefully to both lungs. D) getting a better history so you can determine what the sounds are.
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