Mrs. Black, a 29-year-old patient who is pregnant, comes to the office with concerns about skin changes. As the health care provider, you know that some skin changes occur during pregnancy as a result of increased pigmentation, including:
A. café au lait spots.
B. keratosis.
C. linea nigra.
D. lentigines.
Answer: C. linea nigra.
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A) Fracture of the cribriform plate B) Rupture of an ethmoid sinus C) Abrasion of the soft tissue D) Fracture of the nasal septum
A belief that one's own culture is superior is
a. racism c. ethnocentrism b. stereotyping d. acculturation
A young mother calls the pediatric triage nurse because she is worried about her 4-month-old daughter. Her daughter had immunizations administered yesterday. The infant is not eating and is more irritable than usual
The nurse verifies that the infant had a DTaP immunization. The nurse knows that these signs and symptoms are: 1. A medical emergency. The mother should bring the infant to an emergency room to make sure that the child is not having an allergic reaction. 2. A normal reaction and will subside in a day or two. 3. Abnormal, and the mother should follow up with the doctor in two days. 4. Only occurring because the child has not been given Tylenol for the pain at the injection site.
Which of the following entries documenting a skilled nursing visit will best promote timely and complete reimbursement?
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