A 30-year-old man presents with jaw and neck stiffness and fever. During your assessment, he tells you that he cut his hand on a piece of metal about a week ago. You should be MOST suspicious that this patient has:
A) tetanus.
B) meningitis.
C) a viral infection.
D) a staph infection.
Ans: A) tetanus.
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A) D9065ZZ B) D9074ZZ C) D9082ZZ D) D9091ZZ
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A structured list of codes divided into chapters based on body system or condition is known as the ____________________ List of Diseases and Injuries.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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