To code the diagnosis "acute dehydration secondary to nausea and vomiting," the coder would first reference which term in the Alphabetic Index?
A) dehydration
B) nausea
C) vomiting
D) acute dehydration
A
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A 4-month-old male infant has been vomiting and having watery diarrhea for two days. His mother says the infant has not urinated at all today. The baby's lips and oral mucosa are dry, and his fontanelles are sunken. The infant's extremities are cold to the elbows and knees. Capillary refill is 5 seconds. Heart rate is 170 . ECG shows a narrow complex tachycardia with P waves visible. Management
should include: a. infusion of 20 mL/kg lactated Ringer's. b. cardioversion at 0.5 to 1 j/kg. c. checking a "dex" stick with possible administration of D25W for hypoglycemia. d. both A and C.
In listing the pros and cons of possible alternatives or options to solve an ethical dilemma, one should consider not only the ethical ramifications but also ________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The nucleus, mitochondria, lysosomes, Golgi apparatus, and endoplasmic reticulum are all organelles located in the cytoplasm
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Eric, an 83-year-old, is seen today in follow-up from diagnostic testing completed two days ago. He presents today with pulmonary pain that increases when he breaths. Test results reveal pulmonary gangrene. He is being referred to a pulmonologist. Select the correct diagnostic code(s) for this case