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AAMA CMA Practice Question

As a medical assistant, you notice that a patient appears withdrawn and has recently expressed feelings of hopelessness during their visit. When screening for risk factors associated with self-harm, which of the following actions should you prioritize to best align with the established protocols?

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    Document your observations in the patient's record and continue with routine tasks.

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    Wait until the end of the day to discuss the patient's behavior with the healthcare team.

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    Advise the patient to seek counseling without further consultation from the provider.

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    Inform the provider immediately about your observations and concerns.

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