Which of the following is characteristic of a topical anesthetic?
A. It is used when the pain is severe.
B. It is injected under the skin.
C. It is applied directly to the skin.
D. It takes only 30 seconds for the area to become sufficiently anesthetized.
E. It provides general anesthesia.
Answer: C
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A) ICD-10-CM code describing the patient condition. B) number of the diagnosis code listed in form locator 21 that points to the related service. C) number of diagnostic tests performed to justify the physician's diagnosis. D) diagnostic modifier, if applicable.
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A) immobilization. B) pain control. C) hemorrhage control. D) preventing contamination of the wound.