Axillary crutches that are too long for the patient could lead to the patient getting crutch ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


palsy

Crutches that are too long can put pressure on nerves in the armpit, causing a condition called crutch palsy, which causes muscle weakness in the forearm, wrist, and hand.

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Locum tenens Res ipsa loquitur Respondeat superior Stare decisis

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Office note: "Janice presents to the office today for her 16-week OB visit. She has a history of infertility. At this time the pregnancy is progressing normally." The code(s) for this encounter is/are ____________________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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