The patient presents for elective inguinal hernia repair (outpatient surgery). The surgery is canceled due to increased blood pressure upon administration of anesthesia. Which is reported as the first-listed diagnosis?
a. anesthesia administration
b. high blood pressure
c. inguinal hernia
d. repair of hernia
c
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a. hair b. single c. sensory d. nucleus
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a. "I see that this is the longest your leg bone will ever be" b. "I see excessive encapsulation" c. "I see a significant decrease in density" d. "I see very little plaque"
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
All of the following are steps in the process of thinking critically except:
A. Develop a mental or written list of all possible approaches to reaching outcome B. Identify which option will be accomplished most easily C. Focus on the desired outcome D. Accurately and fully identify the consequences of each option