You are working in an urgent care facility when a patient with a dog bite wound seeks treatment. In addition to examining the patient and the patient's wound, list three pieces of information you should obtain

What will be an ideal response?


The correct answer should include three of the following key points:
*Is the dog known to the patient?
*Does the dog have a current rabies vaccination?
*Was the dog behaving erratically/abnormally?
*Was the dog provoked?
*Is the dog available for observation and examination?

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A) forming a concept. B) reflecting on the incident. C) evaluating results. D) interpreting the data.

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The receptionist's nails should be well trimmed, and only ________ polish should be used.

A. black B. clear C. pink D. red

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Gerald's persistent lower back pain has gradually improved over the past seven days, responding well to OTC NSAIDs and rest. The documentation supports an extended history of present illness:

Please read the following medical documentation and identify whether the stated history of present illness level is true or false.

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A herd that restricts the entrance of new animals is considered which of the following?

A) open B) started C) finished D) closed

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