An insulin-dependent diabetic patient calls the office complaining of sudden onset of nausea. Upon questioning, he relates that he has noticed a decrease in his urine output. 1. How would you handle this call? 2. Acknowledging the patient’s history of insulin-dependent diabetes, what diagnostic procedures would you anticipate being performed? 3. If the anticipated diagnostic procedures are performed, what results would you anticipate?

An insulin-dependent diabetic patient calls the office complaining of sudden onset of nausea. Upon questioning, he relates that he has noticed a decrease in his urine output. 1. How would you handle this call? 2. Acknowledging the patient’s history of insulin-dependent diabetes, what diagnostic procedures would you anticipate being performed? 3. If the anticipated diagnostic procedures are performed, what results would you anticipate?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter22: The Patient History And Documentation

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