When assessing a 32-year-old male with a history of developmental challenges, you note the protrusion of a clamped tube from his back in the area of his right kidney. The best method of determining what the tube is and why it is in place would be to:
A) Contact medical direction
B) Ask family members
C) Contact the home health nursing agency
D) Ask the patient
B) Ask family members
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An industrial worker has sustained a laceration to his abdomen. On closer inspection, you note what appear to be fat tissue and a portion of intestine protruding through the wound. Which one of the following is MOST appropriate for treating this injury?
A) Occlusive dressing applied over saline soaked gauze B) Dry sterile dressing applied over the wound C) Direct pressure using gloved palms to the injury D) One attempt at replacement using sterile gloves
What is the most common medication used to treat angina pectoris?
What will be an ideal response?
When performing inpatient coding always code:
a. the principle diagnosis. b. all symptoms. c. previously treated conditions. d. suspected conditions.