What is the difference between "concurrent condition" and "secondary condition"?

What will be an ideal response?


A concurrent condition is defined as a problem that coexists with the primary diagnosis and complicates the treatment of the primary diagnosis. A secondary condition is defined as a condition that coexists with the primary diagnosis, but does not directly affect the outcome or treatment of the primary diagnosis.

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Reassessment should include which of the following?

a. Assess effects of interventions. b. Check vital signs. c. Assess skin condition. d. Do detailed physical exam. e. Check airway patency.

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What is the relationship between glucose and insulin?

a. Glucose is required for the production of insulin. b. Insulin is required for the production of glucose. c. Glucose is required to facilitate the transport of insulin into cells. d. Insulin is required to facilitate the transport of glucose into cells.

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If the information necessary to calculate corrected count increment (CCI) or post-transfusion platelet recovery (PPR) is not available,

a rough estimate of _________ increment per one unit of platelet concentrate transfused in an average adult patient can be used. a. 500/?L b. 1,000/?L c. 2,000/?L d. 5,000/?L

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The mortality from bacterial tracheitis is higher than croup and is related to airway obstruction from edema.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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