Which of the following describes how a medical assistant should determine if the day's receipts are balanced?

A. Allergies: Allergy information is crucial for preventing adverse reactions to medications and treatments, so it often appears as a pop-up alert in electronic health records (EHRs) to ensure that healthcare providers are aware of any potential risks.
B. Illnesses: Illnesses are typically documented in the patient's history, but they do not usually trigger a pop-up alert unless they are related to specific critical conditions or current treatment concerns.
C. Hospitalizations: Hospitalization history is important but is typically found in the patient's medical history section rather than as an immediate alert in the EHR.
D. Surgeries: Surgical history is generally noted in the patient’s medical history, and while important, it does not usually appear as a pop-up alert unless it directly impacts current treatment.

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