Certified Clinical Medical Assistant Exam Practice Question
A patient is diagnosed with cancer and expresses they need support. Which of the following actions should the medical assistant take?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Providing a list of community resources directly addresses the patient's expressed need for support, offering practical options for emotional and logistical assistance.
Transferring the patient to an endocrinologist (B) is inappropriate unless there is a specific endocrine issue related to the cancer diagnosis, which isn't indicated here. Coaching on anxiety control methods (C) may be helpful but does not directly provide the comprehensive support the patient seeks. Scheduling a follow-up appointment (D) is essential for ongoing care but does not address the immediate need for support outside of medical treatment.
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