Which of the following is the most appropriate action of the medical assistant when asking a patient about sensitive topics such as alcohol or drug use?
a. Ask sensitive questions at the beginning to get uncomfortable moments over.
b. Do not make eye contact.
c. Be judgmental when necessary.
d. Wait until a good rapport with the patient is established before asking sensitive questions.
d
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A) 0.10 mg/kg. B) 0.15 to 0.3 mg/kg. C) 1-2 mg/kg. D) 0.3-0.5 mg/kg.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false