A newly diagnosed patient in need of vascular access long-term hemodialysis would undergo which procedure?
a. embolectomy
b. endarterectomy
c. arteriovenous fistula and shunt
d. inferior vena cava filter placement
c
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The CPT detailed examination includes a(n) __________
a. extended examination of the affected body areas and other symptomatic or related organ systems b. general multisystem examination or a complete examination of a single organ system c. limited examination of the affected body area or organ system d. limited examination of the affected body areas or organ systems and other symptomatic or related organ systems
For proper code selection, the coder should reference the index and then the main section of the CPT manual.?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Which of the following statements is true about nutrition in elderly patients?
A. Energy and metabolic requirements usually increase with age. B. People over the age of 30 should decrease their caloric intake by 10% to 15%. C. Elderly patients should restrict their fluid intake to avoid nocturia. D. Elderly patients should increase their intake of high-fiber foods. E. Elderly patients do not require as much protein as younger patients.