A patient presents for outpatient surgery and develops a postoperative (postop) complication that requires admission for observation care. Which is reported as the first-listed diagnosis?
a. comorbid condition
b. operation performed
c. postop complication
d. reason for surgery
d
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Hospital-based cancer registries are funded by __________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
The most likely cause of immediate hemolytic transfusion reaction is from antibodies of which system?
a. Kidd
b. Rh
c. ABO
d. I
A 17-year-old male was stung by an unidentified insect. On scene, the sting site to his right forearm showed some redness and mild swelling. During the reassessment, which statement made by the patient would indicate that venom from the sting is absorbing into the bloodstream?
A) "The bite seems to be hurting worse now." B) "I think that my arm is more swollen." C) "The area around the bite feels numb." D) "I feel sick to my stomach and dizzy."