Cystic fibrosis patients can have all of the following EXCEPT:

a. malnutrition.
b. meconium ileus (bowel obstruction).
c. excessive, viscous pulmonary secretions.
d. tendency for status asthmaticus.


D
Asthma is a separate condition that is not associated with cystic fibrosis. All of the other listed options can be found in patients with cystic fibrosis.

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What types of services are covered under Medicare Part A?

What will be an ideal response?

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