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Mr3Hunna

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on: Jun 25, 2018
Which of the following is most appropriate when dealing with poisonings?
 a. Tell the patient to take ipecac.
  b. Give them something to eat or drink.
  c. Identify the name and amount of poison taken.
  d. Ask whether the patient is conscious.

Question 2

Before HIPAA's enactment, what type of law was the privacy of patient records subject to?


meganmoser117

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

State laws


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Mr3Hunna

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Reply #2 on: Jun 25, 2018
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