All of the following statements about clinical hypoglycemia are true EXCEPT:
A. Neuroglycopenic symptoms must be present at the time of the low blood sugar.
B. Symptoms can be relieved by ingestion of carbohydrates.
C. High fasting insulin levels must be present to make a diagnosis.
D. C-peptide levels are normal or elevated.
C
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While coding a patient chart, the coder notices that it belongs to her neighbor, who hasn't been well for a while. She reads back through the chart to see what is wrong with her. A subsequent audit trail shows that she was in the chart for an extended period of time and is called in to explain why. The policy for not following the minimum necessary rule for a first offense is a written reprimand that goes in the personal file of the employee. What should she do?
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A) get someone to help you B) let the provider undress the patient C) leave the patient alone to undress D) undress the patient by yourself
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A) Arterial gas embolism B) Nitrogen narcosis C) Decompression sickness D) Barotrauma