A 10-year-old patient uses slang and profanity when talking to you even though she does not appear to be upset or angry. What is one possible explanation for her use of such language?


The child may be accustomed to using this language; she may hear it frequently at home and in her community.

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A. Health Insurance Privacy and Accountability Act. B. Health Insurance Portability and Access Act. C. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. D. Health Insurance Privacy and Access Act.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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a. A b. B c. C d. D

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