When conducting an intake, a medical assistant should recognize that which of the following may indicate child abuse?

A. Biannually: Biannual exams may not be frequent enough to monitor for diabetic retinopathy or other eye complications associated with diabetes. Annual exams are recommended.

B. Every 5 years: Waiting 5 years between exams is too long, as eye complications from diabetes can develop rapidly.

C. Annually: Annual dilated eye exams are recommended for patients with diabetes mellitus to monitor for diabetic retinopathy and other complications, allowing for early detection and treatment.

D. Every 10 years: A 10-year interval is far too long and could result in the progression of untreated eye disease, which could lead to blindness

A. Subjective: The chief complaint is a patient-reported symptom or concern and is documented in the subjective section of the progress note. This section includes the patient’s personal perspective and descriptions of their symptoms.
B. Objective: The objective section includes measurable or observable data, such as vital signs and physical examination findings, not the patient’s chief complaint.
C. Review of systems: The review of systems is a systematic approach to obtaining information about the functioning of various body systems but is not specifically where the chief complaint is documented.
D. Assessment: The assessment section contains the provider’s diagnostic impressions and conclusions about the patient’s condition, rather than the chief complaint.