Which of the following statements is true?
A. The admitting diagnosis is never the same as the principal diagnosis.
B. The terms admitting diagnosis and principal diagnosis are used interchangeably.
C. The admitting diagnosis may not match the principal diagnosis.
D. The admitting diagnosis is always the same as the principal diagnosis.
Answer: C
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A) does not need oxygen yet, and you should respect his wishes. B) should not have called 911 if he did not want your assistance. C) will claim battery if you try to persuade him to accept the oxygen. D) is likely hypoxic and needs your help; consider that he may be anxious about the mask, not the oxygen.
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A) The heart rate slows B) The blood pressure drops C) The body temperature drops D) The pupils dilate
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