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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A 68-year-old patient presents to the clinic with complaints of heart palpitations and light-headedness. Upon taking the patient's vital signs, you notice an irregular heart rate with occasional rapid rhythms. Based on these symptoms, which of the following actions should the medical assistant take first?

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    Schedule the patient for a follow-up appointment to discuss palpitations

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    Notify the provider immediately

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    Reassure the patient that heart palpitations are common and not typically urgent

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    Record an EKG and wait for the provider to review it before taking further action

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