Question

precision in documentation means using the correct form of the term, as well as the correct term. medical terms can take the forms of noun (thing), verb (action), or adjective (description). fill in the blank with the correct term. (lo 2.6) diagnosis diagnose diagnostic diagnoses 1. after performing several ________ tests, the physician has confirmed his ______. 2. in addition to her diabetes, the patient has several other ______. 3. the physician was unable to ________ the patient’s condition because the patient refused the prescribed tests.

Explanation:

1. "Diagnostic" is an adjective to describe tests, and "diagnosis" is a singular noun for the confirmed conclusion.
2. "Diagnoses" is the plural form of the noun "diagnosis" for multiple medical findings.
3. "Diagnose" is a verb for the act of determining a patient's condition.

Answer:

1. diagnostic; diagnosis
2. diagnoses
3. diagnose