An Objective Assessment of the Patient's Condition,in Terms of Assigning

question 32

Multiple Choice

An objective assessment of the patient's condition,in terms of assigning an appropriate preoperative surgical diagnosis and plan of care,would be obtained from:

• A) the physician consult with history,physical,and medical clearance.
• B) the patient's own statements about symptoms,pain,onset,and disability.
• C) the signed surgical consent form.
• D) radiographic films and imaging studies.

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Definitions:

Assignment

The transfer of rights, duties, or benefits from one party to another in a contract or agreement.

Contractor

An individual or company hired to perform work or provide services for another entity under terms specified in a contract.

English Rule

A legal principle stating that the losing party in a lawsuit must pay the winning party's legal costs.

Majority Rule

A decision-making rule in which the option that receives more than half of the votes is chosen.