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Determine how you ought to respond to the realizationthat you administered medications to the wrong resident.

Essentials Health Info Management Principles/Practices

4th Edition

ISBN:9780357191651

Author:Bowie

Publisher:Bowie

Chapter6: Patient Record Documentation Guidelines: Inpatient, Outpatient, And Physician Office

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9CR

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