The Best Way to Handle a Patient Who Calls the Office

question 74

Multiple Choice

The best way to handle a patient who calls the office in real, distressing pain is to ____.

• A) schedule an appointment immediately or tell the patient to go to the emergency room.
• B) listen to the patient.
• C) document the patient's symptoms.
• D) advise the patient on methods for pain relief.
• E) schedule an appointment when available.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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