A nauseated patient with fever and abdominal pain states that he has not vomited. Which description best represents how that fact should be documented?

A) As a treatment finding
B) As a subjective finding
C) As a pertinent negative
D) This fact would not be documented.


C) As a pertinent negative

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a. concentrate on the medical needs of the patient. b. "retreat" and get away from the stressor. c. take medication to help you temporarily deal with the situation. d. increase your breathing rate and the amount of oxygen in your system.

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When using the __________ model, fire officials schedule inspections based on the occupation category of the building

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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When marketing a medical office, one of the first things to consider is the targeted market of the physician(s).

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Using a CPT manual, select an anesthesia code for the following:

Diagnosis: Cleft lip Procedure: Repair of cleft lip

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