Your Partner States That He Is the "World's Worst Speller

question 26

Multiple Choice

Your partner states that he is the "world's worst speller" and has great difficulty using medical terms. Which one of the following statements is appropriate?

• A) "Ask the emergency physician or nurse how to spell the words of which you are unsure."
• B) "Use plain English if you are unsure of how to apply or spell a medical term."
• C) "Consider abbreviating medical terms that you are unsure how to spell."
• D) "Do not document information that requires medical terms you are unsure of."

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