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itsmyluck

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Which of the following is the most important action of the medical assistant after the physician performs an incision and drainage of an infected surgical wound area, removes the sutures, and applies a dressing?
 a. Explain wound care instructions again.
  b. Provide written instructions.
  c. Arrange for a follow-up appointment.
  d. All the above.

Question 2

A virus commonly transmitted through mosquito bites is ____________.
 a. legionellosis
  b. Epstein-Barr virus
  c. West Nile virus
  d. poliomyelitis



angrybirds13579

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c
RATIONALE: A virus commonly transmitted through mosquito bites is West Nile virus.



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