When assessing a patient, you note that the patient is having some referred pain to the left shoulder, which most likely is being caused by diaphragmatic irritation. Given this assessment, what sign are you seeing?

A) Kehr's sign
B) Cullen's sign
C) Voluntary guarding
D) Diaphoretic instability


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A. stethoscope B. hyfrecator C. forceps D. sphygmomanometer

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

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Which of the following is an untrue fact regarding aging?

a. Aging is a progressive and slow process. b. Individual lifestyle has no effect on aging. c. There are no diseases specific to aging. d. There is a wider range of what is considered "normal" function among older adults than among younger people.

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When two or more interrelated conditions potentially meet the definition of principal diagnosis, either condition may be sequenced first unless __________, therapy provided, or ICD-10-CM Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries or Index to Diseases and Injuries indicate otherwise

a. circumstances of admission b. explanation of benefits c. physician certification d. submitted claims

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