In medical insurance terminology, an emergency is a
A. person who is terminally ill.
B. situation in which delaying the treatment of a patient would result in a significant increase in the threat to life or to the viability of the body part.
C. situation in which emergency surgery is needed for the patient to survive.
D. person who needs assistance with their ADLs.
Answer: B
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