Which of the following BEST defines the presenting problem?

A. Traumatic injury
B. Medical condition or illness
C. Undefined symptom, complaint or other reason for the E/M service
D. All of the above


D

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A. Ensure an open airway B. administer 100% oxygen C. Apply pressure to the wound D. Transport the patient at once.

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