You have been called for an adult patient who suffered a seizure. He is sitting on the floor, and looks at you as you enter the room. When questioned, he knows his name but cannot remember the date, what happened, or where he is. This patient's mental status can best be described as:

A) Alert but confused
B) Lethargic and agitated
C) Obtunded and altered
D) Agitated and verbally disoriented


A) Alert but confused

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Using an ICD-9-CM code book, select the appropriate code(s) for the diagnostic statements given in the following questions

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When an elastic bandage is about to be placed on a body part, the loose end extends from the bottom of the roll, the top of the loose end is placed on the body part, and the bandage is held in position to begin the unrolling around the injured area.

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

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