What is the term for the uppermost portion of the upright lung?
a. hilum c. apex
b. lingula d. base
c. apex
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A) Registered nurse B) Security guard C) Emergency physician D) Hospital administrator
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A) 824.1 B) 824.2 C) 821.32 D) 824.0
Workflow process assessment includes _____.
A. clinical documentation B. data quality C. coding productivity and workflow D. none of the above