6.
A patient comes into the clinic with a complaint of a stiff, painful neck. His oral
temperature is 100.4F. According to the following algorithm, the patient should
be:
a. Seen by the physician immediately.
b. Seen by the physician assistant immediately.
c.
Seen by the physician assistant today.
d. Told the appropriate self-care protocol.
e. Referred to another medical treatment facility immediately without any
additional examination.
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