Why can paradoxical movement be initially ABSENT in a patient with a flail chest despite significant trauma?
A. Compensation by the diaphragm
B. Decreased respiratory depth
C. Intercostal muscle spasms
D. Deep hyperventilation
Answer: C. Intercostal muscle spasms
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A. ICD-10-CM coding skill B. SNOMED classification skill C. HL-7 programming D. Patient portal procedures
A(n) _____ code is the originating code.
A. primary B. acute C. source D. target
This report includes the type of anesthesia, complications if any, and a description of techniques or findings. This report is a(n):
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