Amber Page had her left breast removed due to cancer. One month post-op she has developed an infection that has required her to be admitted for IV treatment with antibiotics. She also was dehydrated at the time of admission. Currently there is no evidence of cancer. What would be the principal diagnosis?
A) dehydration
B) infection
C) breast cancer
D) history of breast cancer
B
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What will be an ideal response?
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