When Preparing a Patient for a Physical Examination, the Medical

question 10

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for a physical examination, the medical assistant is responsible for all of the following except

• A) providing the patient with a gown and instructions on how to wear it.
• B) making sure the patient has emptied the bladder.
• C) providing refill prescriptions as needed.
• D) measuring and recording vital signs.

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