Why is it a good idea to use a form to report progress on a patient?
a. So none of the primary reporting items gets missed
b. So you don't have to do as much writing/typing
c. So you can copy the form and white-out the area needing changes, and then copy it again after making the updates
d. For ease in billing
Answer: a
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A. I, II, and IV only B. I and IV only C. I and II only D. I, II, III, and IV
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