If you are a female medical assistant, you may be asked to remain in the room when a female patient is being examined by a male provider (and vice versa). Which of the following is the rationale for this policy?
A) Patient should feel more relaxed.
B) Protect the provider from lawsuits that could result from patients claiming the provider acted improperly during the examination.
C) If the patient is anxious, your presence could calm the patient and provide an opportunity to answer any questions.
D) All of the above
Question 2
Patients who have conditions that predispose them to the formation of blood clots include patients who have atrial fibrillation, patients who have undergone heart valve replacement, and patients with certain genetic disorders. Patients who have a history of blood clot formation such as those who have had a stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT) are also likely to form new clots and are usually treated with:
A) vitamin K.
B) anticoagulants.
C) a diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
D) blood pressure medications.
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