Your partner believes the 90-year-old male you are caring for is dehydrated. What sign best reinforces his suspicion?

A) Increased blood pressure
B) Dry and flaky skin
C) Poor skin turgor
D) Dry mouth and tongue


D

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A) lorazepam. B) phenytoin. C) using physical restraints. D) a command to stop.

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Sympathetic nervous system stimulation will cause the heart to:

A) Lower the systolic blood pressure B) Increase the heart rate C) Decrease automaticity D) Decrease in rate

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A statement is generally sent to the patient when an account is ____ days past due. 

A. 15 B. 30 C. 60 D. 90

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General equivalence mappings (GEMs) are published annually and serve as a __________ for ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM/PCS

a. crosswalk b. legal document c. payment system d. reimbursement methodology

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