You are managing a patient with a large flail segment to the right lateral chest. As such, you should recognize that the immediate threat to life is:

A) rib fractures.
B) infection.
C) hypoxia.
D) blood loss.

C

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How many categories for diabetes mellitus does ICD-10-CM have?

a. Four b. Seven c. Three d. Five

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Glucose is stored in the liver and muscle tissue as glycogen. ____________________

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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