A patient with a headache informs you that his physician has diagnosed him with cluster headaches. He states that the pain feels just like the last cluster headache that he suffered. The primary assessment reveals no life threats. His vital signs are: pulse 104, respirations 16, blood pressure 124/68 mmHg, and SpO2 at 98%. You note no neurological deficits. Based on this information, which one of
the following is indicated in the treatment of this patient?
A) Massage the neck and obtain a refusal for transport if the pain is alleviated.
B) Administer supplemental oxygen at 15 liters per minute.
C) Place the patient on the cot and allow him to assume a position of comfort.
D) Immediately transport the patient to the hospital for possible stroke.
C
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The major difference between stable and unstable angina is that unstable angina:
A) indicates the patient's condition is improving. B) responds more readily to treatment. C) is generally not relieved by rest. D) causes cardiac muscle cell death.
Case Studies—Female Genital System Operative Report
Abstract from Documentation: 1. Review the Alphabetic Index for coding selections for vulvectomy procedures. What documentation is needed for the coding selection? 2. Note the definitions for simple, radical, partial, and complete vulvectomy codes (listed before code 56405). What documentation from this operative note leads you to the correct definition? 3. Was this a radical (removal of skin and deep subcutaneous tissue) or simple (removal of skin and superficial subcutaneous tissue) procedure? 4. Time to Code:
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false