After Printing a Letter to Be Sent by the Medical

question 54

Multiple Choice

After printing a letter to be sent by the medical office, a medical assistant notices that a word is not spelled correctly. What should the medical assistant do?

• A) Correct the mistake neatly in ink.
• B) Correct the computer file and reprint the letter.
• C) Send the letter as is because up to two errors in a letter are allowed.
• D) Ask the office manager whether to take the time to correct the letter on the computer.

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