A patient who does not want extraordinary measures taken, but still wants comfort measures, is requesting that only __________ care be provided
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
a. palliative
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What is the chief complaint in the following narrative? The pt. stated he had chest pain x 2 days before calling EMS. Pt. denies SOB. Vitals: BP 90/50, respirations labored with retractions, HR 44. Rx: O2 and atropine 0.5 mg IVP. Upon arrival, the pt. reported feeling better
A) Chest pain B) Hypotension C) Labored respirations D) Shortness of breath
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The instructional note found at the code for Pain, NOT elsewhere classifiable, states which of the following?
a. Code only neoplasm-associated pain b. Code first underlying disease c. Code any related psychological factors associated with pain d. Code first T36–T50 to identify rug
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