For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given
Inpatient physician visit of 5/5/XX
Patient admitted two days ago because of extreme nausea and vomiting that were not controlled, thus the patient became dehydrated. Patient was started on IV and has been rehydrated with no vomiting since last evening. Patient has a history of having a blood transfusion. Lab results received today include a positive finding of hepatitis B. Upon examination, the patient's liver is enlarged and is tender when touched. Interferon was ordered, and plan of care was discussed with patient. Will reevaluate in the A.M. to determine whether patient will be discharged on 5/6/XX.
070.30
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a. diaphragm and the scalenes. b. diaphragm and the obliques. c. diaphragm and the intercostals. d. diaphragm and the abdominals.
A 6-year-old male has a decreased level of consciousness. His mother states that they do not have health insurance so they did not take him to the hospital last week when he started vomiting and had copious amounts of diarrhea. She continues by stating that he has not had anything to eat or drink since then. He has snoring respirations that are rapid and inadequate. His radial pulse cannot be
located, and his carotid pulse is rapid and weak. His capillary refill is 5 seconds and his skin is cool to the touch. Your first intervention in caring for this child would be: A) taking manual in-line spinal immobilization. B) opening the airway using the head-tilt, chin-lift. C) providing positive pressure ventilation. D) attaching the automated external defibrillator.
Imaging procedures include plain radiology, fluoroscopy, CT, MRI, and ultrasound
a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
You are caring for a young woman who has been stung by a wasp. There is redness and a hard knot where she was stung. Her vital signs are stable and she denies respiratory distress. Which of the following is MOST appropriate for this patient?
A) Administer 0.3 mg of epinephrine SQ. B) Assist her with her EpiPen™. C) Continue with your focused history. D) Administer nebulized albuterol.